The Practical Gardener: Mastering the Elements of Good Growing

by Roger B. Swain

A noted horticulturist presents a convergence of theory and practice in a wonderful guide that assists avid gardeners in calculating the hours of sunlight a plot needs, how to keep wild animals away, and more. Original.

Genres: Gardening

Hardcover

First published April 1, 1989

Reviews

[Ed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Author Swain was a host on the PBS TV show The Victory Garden.

635 Gardening essays - Discusses sunlight, pruning, soil acidity, fertilizers, water, seed catalogs, garden planning, cloches, weeds, mulch, pests, lawn care, and vegetable storage.

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

another good gardening classic. especially good for novice gardeners.

[Zoe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read for learning how to live with nature, er, I mean gardening!