Creasy is an authority on environ.-friendly gardening techniques, & the grande dame of the edible landscaping movement. Here she considers the full array of Asian herbs & veg’s. & makes it possible for the average person to grow & enjoy them right from the backyard. With region-specific growing tips, Creasy features delicacies from Chinese, Japanese, Indian, & SE Asian cuisines. With plant info. & practical how-to, Creasy takes us on a tour of 3 of her own successful Asian gardens — one suitable for cold weather, another for warmer weather, & a stir-fry garden. She also provides info. for 108 distinct varieties of Asian veg’s., & offers many seed sources for Asian veg’s. There are also recipes for common Asian ingredients & cooking methods. Color photos.