The 12-month gardener : simple strategies for extending your growing season by Ashton, Jeff, 1954- instant download

The 12-month gardener : simple strategies for extending your growing season by Ashton, Jeff, 1954- instant download

136 pages : 27 cm, \"You love gardening--so make the growing season last the entire year! To have a garden that stays productive, just follow these simple yet innovative strategies. Here are time-tested ideas, a thorough introduction to the necessary tools and materials, and clever designs for easily made structures. You can't change the climate, but cloches, no-pain cold frames, row tunnels, and more will protect early spring plants from the last frosts keep cold-hardy species from wilting in summer heat extend the life of summer's bounty as fall's chill arrives and allow crops to grow and thrive despite winter's iciness. Build the ultimate greenhouse so you'll never have to stop cultivating tender crops and can get an early start on warm-weather veggies. And you'll be happy to know that all this can be done easily and effectively, in a way that fits perfectly with your garden, plants, available time, and even your wallet!\"--Publisher