English | 2022 | ISBN: ‎ 0785839526 | 762 pages | True EPUB | 47.72 MB

In this revised and updated 2nd edition ofMidwest Gardener's Handbook, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.
If you live inOhio,Indiana,Michigan,Wisconsin,Illinois,Iowa,Minnesota,Missouri,Kansas,Nebraska,North Dakota, orSouth Dakota, theenvironmentally sound growing info for bothedible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumbmap to success:

• Profiles ofmore than 250 plants proven to thrive in the Midwest's climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, help you select the best plants tocreate a beautiful landscape ora high-yielding edible garden.
  
• Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers clear and conciseplant variety information.
  
• Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you're a first-time Midwestern gardener.
  
• Author Melinda Myersaddresses the many challenges of growing in the Midwest, including achanging climate andunique soil and pest troubles.
  
• The how-to methods forplanting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region.