Backyard Bounty - Revised & Expanded 2nd Edition

The previous edition of Backyard Bounty sold 12,000 copies Authors has 48 years of gardening experience, 31 of them on the BC coast Author has Over 20 years experience teaching basic and advanced Master Gardener programs This is a practical guide for west coast gardeners showing how to grow the most food in the space available, with the least amount work. The new edition is updated to include the challenges of gardening in a changing climate, new pest and diseases. Focuses on simple, low cost, low maintenance, methods Chapters devoted to seeds and growing seedlings and growing food plants in containers and greenhouses Explains seeding, planting, watering, mulching, how to stake up crops, prune fruit and protect plants during the winter and how to handle extreme weather A troubleshooting chapter describes how to prevent pest problems, use organic pest controls and the easiest ways to weed. Includes Includes a month by month garden schedule for year around planting and harvesting. Includes an alphabetical reference to vegetables and fruit summarizing the basic information on growing each crop in this climate and gives tips for success