Vegetable Gardening for British Columbia

By Laura Peters

British Columbia is an ideal place to grow a huge variety of vegetables, and there are plenty of healthful and economic benefits to having your own garden. Whether you have a traditional backyard space or several containers on a high-rise balcony, you can grow a season-long supply of tasty produce. Best-selling garden writer Laura Peters provides all you need to know to dig in: * Basics such as light, soil, exposure and frost tolerance * Almost infinite garden styles, including raised beds and limited space gardening * Preparing the garden and selecting which vegetables to grow where * Recommended varieties, including new, traditional, heirloom and unusual selections * Seasonal care, including mulching, weeding and watering * Tips throughout, including how to extend the growing season and what to do with your harvest * Organic approaches to management of pests and diseases * An appendix featuring companion plants and relationships * Helpful hardiness maps, and delicious colour photos throughout.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1551058618
• ISBN13: 9781551058610
• Release Date: March 2011
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.5"