"Bursting with useful advice, especially for new gardeners." --Booklist

To be a successful gardener, you need to know two things: how to do something and when to do it. Both concepts are thoroughly tackled in The Month-By-Month Gardening Guide. This comprehensive approach to gardening guides home gardeners--whether you are growing vegetables, flowers, or houseplants--through a year of growing. Throughout, the emphasis is on organic, wildlife-friendly techniques. By following the guidance detailed in this hardworking primer, you'll be well on your way to a beautiful and bountiful garden that will provide pleasure throughout the year.