Synopses & Reviews
In addition to hosting the weekly syndicated radio program “Gardening with Ed Hume, the author is the host of “Gardening in America,” the longest-running television gardening show in the U.S. ”In this, gardening expert Ed Hume’s first book, he gathers his experience and wisdom into a single encyclopedic manual. His gardening motto? Keep it simple. Hume shows readers that anyone can have a gorgeous garden that blooms in spring and summer and looks great in fall and winter — a garden that doesn’t need constant tending. The book contains special chapters on lawns, perennials, bulbs, fertilizers, and ground covers; includes 100 color photos, lists such as the best plants to grow under evergreen trees and a list of fragrant flowers; and offers tips on protecting plants during cold weather. A thorough, user-friendly guide to gardening in the Pacific Northwest that covers all the basics in a friendly, non-technical way — and a good read regardless of zip code.
Synopsis
In addition to hosting the weekly syndicated radio program ?Gardening with Ed Hume, the author is the host of ?Gardening in America,? the longest-running television gardening show in the U.S. ?In this, gardening expert Ed Hume?s first book, he gathers his experience and wisdom into a single encyclopedic manual. His gardening motto? Keep it simple. Hume shows readers that anyone can have a gorgeous garden that blooms in spring and summer and looks great in fall and winter ? a garden that doesn?t need constant tending. The book contains special chapters on lawns, perennials, bulbs, fertilizers, and ground covers; includes 100 color photos, lists such as the best plants to grow under evergreen trees and a list of fragrant flowers; and offers tips on protecting plants during cold weather. A thorough, user-friendly guide to gardening in the Pacific Northwest that covers all the basics in a friendly, non-technical way ? and a good read regardless of zip code.