Zen of Gardening in the High & Arid West: Tips, Tools, and Techniques Contributor(s): Wann, David (Author) |
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ISBN: 1555914578 ISBN-13: 9781555914578 Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: April 2003 Annotation: "The Zen of Gardening in the High and Arid West is a friendly and invaluable guide to such topics as strategic gardening (how to coax fruits and vegetables from a sun-parched garden), pest-proof planting (how to protect those disappearing bulbs), choosing the right varieties of edibles for the region (apples, snow peas, tomatoes, etc.), how to become a seed-starting maniac, and a "Farmer's Almanac approach to gardening (plant peas when the first cottonwood leaves appear!). |
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BISAC Categories: - Gardening | Techniques - Gardening | Regional - West (ak, Ca, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, Wy) - Gardening | Reference |
Dewey: 635.097 |
LCCN: 2002151254 |
Physical Information: 0.72" H x 6.06" W x 9.02" L (0.81 lbs) 240 pages |
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Publisher Description: Drawing from his own considerable gardening experience and expertise, as well as leaning on the wisdom of the people he calls The Zen Masters of the Western Garden, David Wann gathers a mix of stories, how-to advice, and simple, doable projects that are ideal for gardeners in the high and arid landscapes of the West. This covers topics such as strategic gardening (how to coax fruits and vegetables from a sun-parched garden), pest-proof planting, choosing the right varieties of edibles for the region, how to become a seed-starting maniac, a Farmer's Almanac approach to gardening (plant peas when the first cottonwood leaves appear!), as well as profiles of colorful local gardens and gardeners. |
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