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Northeast Fruit & Vegetable GardeningPlant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for Northeast Gardens | Format: Paperback, 256 Pages Item: 194746 ISBN: 9781591865292 SpecsIllustrations: 136 color images & 1 illustration Size: 7 x 10 Weight: 1.563 lb. Published: April 23rd 2012 DC: AE List Price: $22.99 $17.24All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
This book includes more than 60 fruits, vegetables, and herbs selected for growing success in the diverse growing conditions of Northeast gardens. Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success and includes advice for extending the growing season. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest. |
Charlie Nardozzi is a nationally recognized garden writer, speaker, and radio and television personality. He brings expert gardening information to home gardeners through radio, television, talks, on-line, and the printed page. Charlie delights in making gardening information simple, easy, fun, and accessible to everyone. His energy, exuberance, and love of the natural world also make him an exciting public speaker and presenter. Charlie has authored 3 books, has his own radio and television shows, and is a well-known public speaker. www.charlienardozzi.com |
Contents
Dedication & Acknowledgments
USDA Cold Hardiness Zone Map
CHAPTER 1 Gardening in the Northeast
First and Last Frost Date in the Northeast
CHAPTER 2 Locating & Designing Your Garden
Sun in the Garden
Locating the Garden
Different Garden Designs
CHAPTER 3 Building Great Soil
Making Compost
Water Drainage
To Till or Not to Till
CHAPTER 4 Growing From Seeds & Plants
Seeding
Transplanting
Hardening Off
Planting
CHAPTER 5 Maintaining the Garden
Thinning & Succession Planting
Staking & Supports
What’s with the Weeds?
Watering: Infrequent & Deep
Keeping Your Plants Well Fed
Choosing the Right Fertilizer
CHAPTER 6 Pests: the Good, the Bad & the Ugly
What’s Bugging You?
Some Bad Bugs
Getting Rid of DiseasesWhat Are You Spraying?
Welcome to Animal House
CHAPTER 7 Storing & Preserving the Harvest
Storing Fresh Vegetables & Fruits
Preserving the Bounty
CHAPTER 8 Vegetables, herbs & fruits
VEGETABLES
Artichoke
Arugula
Asian Greens
Asparagus
Bean
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celeriac
Celery
Collards
Cucumber
Eggplant
Endive
Garlic
Jerusalem
Artichoke
Kale
Kohlrabi
Leek
Lettuce
Melon
Mesclun Mix
Okra
Onion
Parsnip
Peas
Pepper
Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Spinach
Summer Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Tomatillo
Tomato
Turnip
Watermelon
Winter Squash
HERBS
Basil
Cilantro
Dill
Florence
Fennel
Parsley
FRUITS
Apple
Blueberry
Brambles
Cherry
Currant &
Gooseberry
Grape
Peach
Pear
Plum
Rhubarb
Strawberry
Resources
Glossary
Photography Credits
Index
Meet Charlie Nardozzi
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