Description
In this month-by-month guide to home gardening in Northern New Mexico and the Southern Rocky Mountains, Nan Fischer offers expert advice on composting, mulching, soil improvements, cold-frame planting for the extension of the growing season, hardy plant selection for the Rocky Mountains, and water conservation for both ornamental and vegetable gardening on a residential scale.
From planning in winter to sowing in spring and harvesting food and flowers throughout the seasons, Growing a Sensational Garden in the Southern Rocky Mountains: A Monthly Guide will help you plan and grow a successful garden in the challenging conditions of the Intermountain West. Whether you’re a novice gardener, a grower from another area, or a seasoned gardener from the region, you’ll find this monthly guide invaluable when creating a beautiful garden that will overflow with vegetables, herbs, flowers, and more. Note-taking pages are included at the end of each month to get you started on a garden journal that is sure to become a personalized, treasured resource.