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Texas Fruit & Vegetable GardeningPlant, Grow, and Eat the Best Edibles for Texas Gardens | Format: Paperback, 256 Pages Item: 194748 ISBN: 9781591865315 SpecsIllustrations: 143 color photos Size: 7 x 10 Weight: 1.563 lb. Published: April 17th 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 suitable for the diverse growing conditions of Texas gardens. Texas Fruit & Vegetable Gardening addresses the climate, soil, sun, and water conditions that affect growing success. Each plant profile highlights planting, growing, watering, and care information. Helpful charts and graphs assist gardeners in knowing when to plant and harvest. |
Greg Grant is a horticulturist, conservationist, garden writer, and seventh generation Texan from Arcadia, Texas. He is co-author of the newly released Heirloom Gardening in the South-Yesterday’s Plants for Today’s Gardens (2011, Texas A&M Press), In Greg’s Garden-A Pineywoods Perspective on Gardening, Nature, and Family (2010, Kindle e-book), Home Landscaping-Texas (2004) and The Southern Heirloom Garden (1995). He also writes the popular “In Greg’s Garden” column for Texas Gardener magazine, and contributes regularly to Neil Sperry’s Gardens magazine. |
Contents Welcome to Gardening in Texas
The Garden
How to Get Started
Starting at the Beginning with Seeds
Creating the Perfect Soil
Composting
Container Gardening
Watering the Garden
Pest Control
Organic Gardening
Gardening with Children
Harvest & Storage
Vegetables & Herbs
Arugula
Asparagus
Basil
Beet
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Cantaloupe
Carrot
Cauliflower
Cilantro
Collards
Cucumber
Dill
Eggplant
English Pea
Field Corn
Garlic
Green Bean
Hot Pepper
Kale
Lettuce
Mustard Greens
Okra
Onion
Oregano
Parsley
Potato
Pumpkin
Radish
Rosemary
Shell Bean
Snow Pea
Southern Pea
Spinach
Sugar Cane
Summer Squash
Sweet Corn
Sweet Pepper
Sweet Potato
Swiss Chard
Tomatillo
Tomato
Turnip
Watermelon
Winter Squash
Fruits
Apple
Blackberry
Blueberry
Citrus
Fig
Grape
Loquat
Mayhaw
Muscadine
Peach
Pear
Persimmon
Plum
Pomegranate
Strawberry Nuts
Peanut
Pecan
Need More Help?
Common Organic Fertilizers
Last and First Freeze Dates
Recognizing Symptoms of Nutrient Deficiencies
Refrigeration Storage Time for Vegetable Seeds
Vegetable Storage Requirements
Transplanting 101
Adjusting Soil pH
Vegetable Planting
Annual Herbs
Perennial Herbs
Texas Agrifile Extension
Glossary
Resources
Photography Credits
Bibliography
My Family Recipes
Planning Record
Index
Meet Greg Grant |
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