Garden Survival Guide: Pacific Northwest

by Debra Prinzing

Learn from garden expert Debra Prinzing how to pick pest-free plants, how to identify the growing zones in your garden, the ABCs of composting, how to outsmart weeds, and other ails that befall gardens in this emerald green part of the country.

List Price: $12.95

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing (March 1, 2004)
• ISBN: 1555915027

Book Description

Pacific Northwest gardeners of all skill levels can now breath a sigh of relief.

Keep gardens healthy and productive with the quick, expert advice provided in this easy-to-use pocket-size guide. Within these pages you will find the necessary resources and tools to adjust to the challenges of living in the lush Pacific Northwest. Gardeners in Washington, Oregon, and northern California will find down-to-earth tips on:

• Growing the right plants for your geographic area
• Working with soil
• Understanding unique weather challenges
• Getting rid of "invaders" - weeds and pests

About the Author

Debra Prinzing is a master gardener and the garden columnist for the Everett Herald. She also writes articles for national gardening magazines. She studied landscape horticulture and design and is the current regional director of the Garden Writers Association.