Workman Publishing Month-by-Month Gardening Guide: Daily Advice for Growing Flowers, Vegetables, Herbs, and Houseplants

"This is a compendium of practical advice for the home gardener, arranged by month. The individual bits of advice for each month are arranged as follows: general advice; advice for the vegetable garden (including herbs); and advice for ornamental plants (further subdivided into the outdoor garden, terrace and balcony, and windowsill and houseplants). There is also a massive section of charts at the back of the book. The advice is applicable to U.S. gardens in Zones 4-8, and is supplemented by helpful, accurate line drawings. The breadth of information presented is truly encyclopedic-every topic that a home gardener could possibly be interested in is presented somewhere in the book's pages"-- Sharing thousands of tasks and chores broken down for every week of the year, this must-have primer on what to do and when covers vegetables, herbs, flowers and houseplants, and is for both new and experienced gardeners alike. Original. 15,000 first printing. Illustrations. “Bursting with useful advice, especially for new gardeners.” —Booklist To be a successful gardener, you need to know two things: how to do something and when to do it. Both concepts are thoroughly tackled in The Month-By-Month Gardening Guide. This comprehensive approach to gardening guides home gardeners—whether you are growing vegetables, flowers, or houseplants—through a year of growing. Throughout, the emphasis is on organic, wildlife-friendly techniques. By following the guidance detailed in this hardworking primer, you’ll be well on your way to a beautiful and bountiful garden that will provide pleasure throughout the year. The ultimate garden reference for daily chores and tasks—this comprehensive yet accessible guide covers vegetables, herbs, flowers, and houseplants. Autorid: Franz Bohmig