Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening, 2nd Edition Av Jacqueline Soule

<B>In this updated 2nd edition of<I> Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, you’ll find much-needed advice and practical tips on growing an edible garden, no matter which part of the southwestern US you call home.</B><BR/><BR/> Growing in the Southwest isn’t easy. It’s either too hot or too cold and often very dry. The region hosts a range of soils and climate conditions that can be difficult for a gardener to navigate. That’s why this <B>region-specific garden guide</B> is a<B> must-have for every Southwestern gardener</B>!<BR/><BR/> Botanist Jacqueline Soule simplifies <B>the ins and outs of gardening in the Southwest</B> and serves as your guide to success. Regardless of whether you’re tending an in-ground plot, a small container garden, or a series of raised beds, <I>Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I> is an invaluable resource. You’ll find: <ul><li>Detailed <B>profiles of over 60 edible plants</B> that thrive in the region’s distinctive growing conditions, including favorites like tomatoes, sweet potatoes, summer squash, hot peppers, and pomegranates—plus popular herbs</li><li>Information on <B>soil preparation</B>, <B>starting seeds</B>, <B>fertilizer tips</B>, and more</li><li>Techniques for safely managing the Southwest’s most troublesome <B>vegetable garden pests</B></li><li>Helpful <B>planting tips</B> to keep you on track</li><li><B>Garden maintenance</B> advice to ensure a lush, productive, and high-yielding garden</li></ul> Regardless of whether you’re a first-time grower or an experienced Master Gardener, the <B>modern varieties</B> and <B>well-researched gardening information</B> found here will have you going from seed to harvest with confidence and know-how.<BR/><BR/><I>Southwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I> is part of the regional <B>Fruit & Vegetable Gardening series</B> from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include <I>California</I><I>Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, <I>Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, <I>Texas</I><I>Fruit & Vegetable Gardening</I>, and many others.