The Complete Idiot's Guide to Year-Round Gardening
Author | : Delilah Smittle |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 501 |
Release | : 2010-02-02 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781101195680 |
ISBN-13 | : 1101195681 |
Rating | : 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Enjoy and benefit from the garden all year long. Whether it's onions in the summer, lettuce in the winter, or orchids any time, 'The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Year-Round Gardening', covers every step of the process of both outdoor and indoor gardening. From seeds, soil, compost, equipment, and fertilizers to all types of covers and greenhouses, and even gardening and harvesting in root-cellars during winter, this guide is a must-have for any dedicated gardener. Over 7 million households nationwide plan to grow their own fruits, vegetables, herbs and berries. The trend has recieved a boost from Michelle Obama's White House garden - aswell as from the desire to save money on food. The only book that covers both outdoor covered gardening and greenhouse gardening, as well as root-cellar gardening and harvesting, written by an expert in the field of greenhouse gardens.