My Connecticut Garden: Personal Experiences of an Amateur GardenerIn a warm and unpretentious style, Valchar guides the reader through his 2.4-acre garden in Connecticut's challenging climate. A charming and inspiring book particularly for gardeners in the Northeast.Published at $39.95 Our last copies available at $19.98 |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
The Ground | 13 |
Native Species and Introduced Plants | 22 |
Copyright | |
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