"Encourages readers to grow their own patch of earth, including fun and creative plant-related activities." --

Explains how to plan, plant, and care for an indoor or outdoor herb garden with specific instructions for growing ten herbs.

A friendly competition to grow the best organic garden is underway. The prize is tempting--a ribbon, a photo and article in the newspaper, and some all-you-can eat favorites from Ned's Diner! Esmeralda, Annie, Oliver, and Rosamond are among the competitors. Just a few days before contest judging, some of Rosamond's tomatoes go missing, and Nate and Sludge are called to investigate. Who is eager for tomatoes, and why? Nate and Sludge are on the case...