Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest

Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest - Paperback

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Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest

Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest - Paperback

by Colleen Vanderlinden , Laura Peters
$24.95
Sale price  $24.95 Regular price 

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by Colleen Vanderlinden (Author), Laura Peters (Author)

The American Midwest is an ideal place to grow a huge variety of vegetables, and there are plenty of healthful and economic benefits to having your own garden. Whether you have a traditional backyard space or several containers on a high-rise balcony, you can grow a season-long supply of tasty produce. Best-selling garden writer Laura Peters provides all you need to know to dig in: * Basics such as light, soil, exposure and frost tolerance * Almost infinite garden styles, including raised beds and limited space gardening * Preparing the garden and selecting which vegetables to grow where * Recommended varieties, including new, traditional, heirloom and unusual selections * Seasonal care, including mulching, weeding and watering * Tips throughout, including how to extend the growing season and what to do with your harvest * Organic approaches to management of pests and diseases * An appendix featuring companion plants and relationships * Helpful hardiness maps, and delicious colour photos throughout.

Author Biography

Peters is the author of many of Lone Pine's best-selling gardening guides.

Number of Pages: 272
Dimensions: 0.6 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 24, 2012
ISBN9789766500542
Author Colleen Vanderlinden , Laura Peters
PublisherLone Pine International
GenreHobbies & interests
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages272
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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