by Lee Reich (Author)
Unleash your inner geek and let this irreverent romp through the wonders of the garden yield practical results.
Curious
why caressing your cucumber plants will help them bear more fruit? Or
why you should grow oranges from seed even if the fruit is inedible? Or
why trees need to sleep and how to help them?
Join acclaimed
gardener, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the
delights of your garden in this laugh-out-loud treatise on the
scientific wonders of plants and soil. Offering eye-opening insight and
practical guidance, coverage includes:
- How to maximize both flavor and nutrition in your garden bounty
- Helping plants thrive during drought
- Outwitting weeds by understanding their nature
- Making the best use of compost
- Tips on pruning and orchard care
- Why the dead language of Latin can make you a better gardener.
The Ever Curious Gardener is
an irreverent romp through the natural science of plants and soil,
ideal for newer gardeners moving beyond back-of-the-seed-pack planting
to experienced gardeners whose curiosity at the wonders of cultivation
grows deeper and stronger with each season.
