Resh Gala is a small-space organic gardener from New Jersey who is passionate about encouraging people to grow their own food and live their best lives. She is also the founder and owner of a minority- and woman-owned business, Hundred Tomatoes LLC, that designs and installs organic kitchen gardens in NJ and surrounding areas. An Allotment Gardener at non-profit organization Duke Farms Community Gardens (part of the Dorris Duke Foundation), she also has an MBA degree in Marketing and Strategy. Resh was named 020 Gardener of the Year by Burpee Home Gardens.
"""Vegetable Gardening Made Easy is overflowing with real-life tips, inspirational photos, and practical steps to succeed at gardening - from initial design through harvest time. I love the way Resh sprinkled in questions and answers about dozens of common issues new gardeners may ponder, like ""Why are my carrots deformed?"" All in all, this is an approachable and comprehensive must-read for new and blossoming gardeners alike!"" --Deanna Talerico, gardening educator and creator of Homestead and Chill ""Vegetable Gardening Made Easy may be the best thing Resh Gala has ever grown. She has unearthed all of her gardening wisdom to share. Resh addresses every question a beginner gardener may have, and even as an experienced edible gardener myself, I was learning alongside her every step of the way. But most importantly, her guidance is both relatable and actionable, so it will keep you busy from the start of the growing season all the way through to the end.""--Nick Cutsumpas, @farmernick, host of Netflix's Instant Dream Home, and author of Plant Coach ""A complete seed to harvest guide from an experienced vegetable gardener with lots of great tips and ideas for new and seasoned vegetable gardeners alike. Resh provides both inspiration and all the practical steps to building and tending a productive vegetable garden.""--Niki Jabbour, author of The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener and Growing Under Cover ""Resh designed, installed, and planted our beautiful organic vegetable garden, and just like she did with us at our home, she has now done for everyone -- creating what is essentially 'Gardening for Dummies' -- but in her signature sweet touch, never once makes you feel like one. Resh empowers you to learn and thrive in your garden... and grow some seriously delicious food."" --Jamie and Brian Stelter, television hosts ""Resh is a fantastic gardener who embodies simplifying gardening for beginners so they have more success, more harvests, with less issues - this book is further testament to that! A fantastic starting off point for beginner growers.""--Kevin Espiritu @EpicGardening, author of Epic Homesteading and The Field Guide to Urban Gardening ""Resh offers so many great hints and tips for aspiring gardeners. A comprehensive hand-holding into the world of small-scale food growing, Resh's motivating can-do approach is a gift for all of those either starting their food growing adventure or looking to up their garden game.""--Christian Douglas, founder of The Backyard Farm Co. ""Resh's book is the perfect resource for anyone looking to start growing food. It's a thoughtfully written collection of research and first-hand experience, filled with garden knowledge, tips and tricks.""--Char and Marv @plantedinthegarden"