The book in a popular form tells about the nutritional value and medicinal properties of vegetables, biological features and technology of growing 90 species of vegetable plants in open and protected ground, as well as simple ways to store and process vegetable products at home. The book is written on the basis of the results of many years of research conducted by the author in various scientific institutions, as well as taking into account the experience of advanced gardeners. Designed for both experienced specialists and farmers, owners of household and summer cottages, novice gardeners. It can be used as a textbook by students of agricultural educational institutions.