In this revised and updated 2nd edition of
Midwest Gardener’s Handbook
, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden.
If you live in
Ohio
,
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
North Dakota
, or
South Dakota
, the
environmentally sound growing info
for both
edible and ornamental plants
found here is your green thumb
map to success
:
Profiles of
more than 250 plants proven to thrive in the Midwest’s climate
, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, help you select the best plants to
create a beautiful landscape
or
a high-yielding edible garden
.
Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers clear and concise
plant variety information
Month-by-month care and cultivation guides
are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you’re a first-time Midwestern gardener.
Author Melinda Myers
addresses the many challenges of growing in the Midwest
, including a
changing climate
and
unique soil and pest troubles
The how-to methods for
planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing,
and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region.
This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Midwestern states. Whether you live in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Des Moines, or somewhere in between,
has you covered.
is part of
the Gardener’s Handbook series
from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include
Florida Gardener’s Handbook
Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook
Northwest Gardener’s Handbook
, and many others.