When you live in chilly climates, gardening is always a race
against the clock. "Get those seeds in on time so we can harvest
the veggies before the frost hits!" Wouldn't it be great if we
could have a longer growing season? This book tells you exactly how
to work around Mother Nature so you can start planting earlier and
keep harvesting well into the winter. And what's more, the
techniques in this book are so simple!
Reading Niki Jabbour's writing is like chatting with a friend, and
the passion she brings to the art of gardening is truly infectious.
From garden setup to veggie descriptions, from rotating your plants
to "tricking" cool-weather veggies into growing in the summer, this
book is jam-packed with useful information and encourages readers
to experiment and "play" with the garden.
And the book is laid out beautifully. It starts with the basics of
year-round gardening, including how to prepare your space and where
and how you should plant. Next up is a section that includes
descriptions of just about any type of vegetable or herb you might
want to plant. From arugula and asparagus to turnips and winter
squash, this section covers how they taste, exactly when to plant,
when to harvest, and a list of the author's favourite varieties.
The entire book is written in Niki's light, easy style and is
accompanied by gorgeous photos to help you along.
I have never been more excited to start my garden, and I definitely
recommend this book for other veggie gardeners!