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OverviewBritish Columbia 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Laura PetersPublisher: Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Imprint: Lone Pine Publishing,Canada Dimensions: Width: 0.90cm , Height: 13.90cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.450kg ISBN: 9781551058610ISBN 10: 1551058618 Pages: 272 Publication Date: 08 March 2011 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationPeters is the author of many of Lone Pine's best-selling gardening guides. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |