Praise for No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening


"Steven and Donna have put together a wonderfully funny book packed with essential information for every gardener. Newbies and experts alike will both learn and enjoy the writing. I love how the voices of both authors come to life in No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening. It's like you're talking across the fence to a good friend. We need more gardening books like this, with a sense of humor and plenty of opinions too. Hurray for No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening!"

Doug Oster
Staff Writer/Videographer Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Author of Tomatoes Garlic Basil
Co-Host The Organic Gardeners Radio Show


"Full disclosure: I spent hours and hours devouring No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening before I ever put its authors' time-tested tips into action. That's because reading Donna Balzer and Steven Biggs's "she-said, he-said" banter is half the fun. Add to the mix Mariko McCrae's whimsical illustrations and all I want to do is grow more organic, delicious edibles!

Debra Prinzing
Garden Writer and author of Stylish Sheds and Elegant Hideaways, The Abundant Garden, 


"Occasionally in a librarian’s life (retired or otherwise), a book will arrive that causes immediate bibliomania. A book that is so different, so appealing, and upon reading it, so completely perfect, that it must be shown with great excitement to everyone who loves books." ...

Read the rest of this review by Susan Yates for the Gabriola Sounder by clicking here.


"In this charming, zestful and funny book, Donna & Steve de-bunk false garden advice, gadgets, gimmicks & claims while providing great information and wisdom for both the beginner and experienced gardener. Highly recommended!"

Marjorie Harris
Author of Thrifty: Living the Frugal Life with Style



No Nonsense Vegetable Gardening

Seriously. Fun. Reading.


"YOUR BOOK HAS CHANGED MY LIFE!" declared one reader said when she met Donna on the street.


Garden coaches Donna Balzer and Steven Biggs TELL ALL, empowering you in the vegetable garden.