Sunset Northeastern Garden BookAnne Moyer Halpin Following the same formula that has made Sunset's Western Garden Book the bible of Western gardeners for generations, this is the first comprehensive guide to keeping a garden in the fifteen Northeastern states and eastern Canada. The plant encyclopedia lists more than 6,000 varieties, and the plant selection guide will help solve any garden challenge. This book is destined to become a best seller among Eastern gardeners. |
Contents
A Garden for All Seasons | 7 |
The Climate Zones of the Northeast | 30 |
A Guide to Plant Selection | 47 |
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