The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest
The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest

Author: Michael VanderBrug

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2016-03-04

Total Pages: 177

ISBN-13: 1604697563

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How to grow your own food in the Heartland! There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening—what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are decisions based on climate, weather, and first frost. The Timber Press Guide to Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest, by regional expert Michael VanderBrug, focuses on the unique eccentricities of the Midwest gardening calendar. The month-by-month format makes it perfect for beginners—gardeners can start gardening the month they pick it up. This must-have book is for home gardeners in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest
Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest

Author: Colleen Vanderlinden

Publisher: Lone Pine International

Published: 2012-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789766500542

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The American Midwest is an ideal place to grow a huge variety of vegetables, and there are plenty of healthful and economic benefits to having your own garden. Whether you have a traditional backyard space or several containers on a high-rise balcony, you can grow a season-long supply of tasty produce. Best-selling garden writer Laura Peters provides all you need to know to dig in: * Basics such as light, soil, exposure and frost tolerance * Almost infinite garden styles, including raised beds and limited space gardening * Preparing the garden and selecting which vegetables to grow where * Recommended varieties, including new, traditional, heirloom and unusual selections * Seasonal care, including mulching, weeding and watering * Tips throughout, including how to extend the growing season and what to do with your harvest * Organic approaches to management of pests and diseases * An appendix featuring companion plants and relationships * Helpful hardiness maps, and delicious colour photos throughout.

Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening
Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening

Author: Katie Elzer-Peters

Publisher: Cool Springs Press

Published: 2014-01-13

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 1610589602

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DIVIf you’re interested in growing your own fruits and vegetables, you’ve joined the ranks of a blossoming group of DIY gardeners who place a premium on the idea of self-reliance. But like any other kind of gardening, growing edibles is not a one-size-fits-all pursuit: in order to be successful, you’ll need to know not only which plants grow well in your state or region, but also how to grow them with careful methods and a schedule that caters specifically to your local microclimate. Fortunately for you, Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Gardening is written exclusively for gardeners who want to grow edibles in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin. Author Katie Elzer-Peters, the master gardener responsible for our bestselling Beginner’s Illustrated Guide to Gardening (2012), equips you with all the information you need to design your edible garden, tend the soil, maintain your plants throughout their life cycles, and—most importantly—harvest the delicious foods they produce. So whether you live in the Badlands, the Dells, the Quad Cities, or anywhere else in the Midwestern United States, you’ll discover the best fruit and vegetable plants for your garden in this beautiful step-by-step how-to guide . . . and they’ll be on your table before you know it. /div

A Way to Garden
A Way to Garden

Author: Margaret Roach

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2019-04-30

Total Pages: 321

ISBN-13: 1604698772

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“A Way to Garden prods us toward that ineffable place where we feel we belong; it’s a guide to living both in and out of the garden.” —The New York Times Book Review For Margaret Roach, gardening is more than a hobby, it’s a calling. Her unique approach, which she calls “horticultural how-to and woo-woo,” is a blend of vital information you need to memorize and intuitive steps you must simply feel and surrender to. In A Way to Garden, Roach imparts decades of garden wisdom on seasonal gardening, ornamental plants, vegetable gardening, design, gardening for wildlife, organic practices, and much more. She also challenges gardeners to think beyond their garden borders and to consider the ways gardening can enrich the world. Brimming with beautiful photographs of Roach’s own garden, A Way to Garden is practical, inspiring, and a must-have for every passionate gardener.

Growing the Midwest Garden
Growing the Midwest Garden

Author: Edward Lyon

Publisher: Timber Press

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 317

ISBN-13: 1604694661

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A gardener's plant choice and garden style are inextricably linked to the place in which he or she gardens. And to successfully grow a range of beautiful ornamental plants, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil, and geography. Growing the Midwest Garden by Edward Lyon, the director of Madison, Wisconsin's Allen Centennial Gardens, offers an enthusiastic and comprehensive approach to ornamental gardening in the heartland. Based on Lyon's extensive knowledge of the Midwest, the guide features in-depth chapters on climate, soil, pests, and maintenance, and plant profiles of the best perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, and bulbs for the region. Packed with gorgeous photos that celebrate the plants and style of the region, this will be the go-to guide for home gardeners in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and southern Ontario and Manitoba.

Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest
Vegetable Gardening in the Midwest

Author: Browyn Aly

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13:

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"Home gardeners in the Midwest will find everything they need to plan, prepare, plant and care for a vegetable or herb garden, and harvest their bounty. This publication provides detailed instructions with line drawings and color photographs of 100 major vegetables, minor vegetables, and herbs."--Promotional description

The Midwest Fruit and Vegetable Book
The Midwest Fruit and Vegetable Book

Author: James Alfred Fizzell

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781930604117

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Offers plenty of advice on planning your garden in the Midwest, on how plants grow, and how to get started. Includes: comprehensive planting information for 75 fruits, herbs and vegetables for Minnesota; beautiful full-color photos for each fruit, herb, and vegetable ; Minnesota rainfall and frost/freeze maps ; helpful charts of varieties and their characteristics ; and more.