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 the wise use of small quantities of water for both ornamental and vegetable gardening at a small, residential garden 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.