Cold-Climate Gardening: How to Extend Your Growing Season by at Least 30 Days

by Lewis Hill

Early and late frosts, arctic winds, and inhospitable terrain are just a few of the obstacles facing those who garden in the colder regions of North America. Author Lewis Hill has spent a lifetime gardening in northern Vermont, and his system for how to garden more and better in a short growing season is thoroughly covered in this comprehensive guide. With Cold-Climate Gardening, gardeners in cold regions will discover how to grow more food, landscape more effectively, protect vulnerable plantings, warm up the soil earlier, choose species that will thrive, and much more.

Genres: Gardening, Reference, Nonfiction

308 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

Reviews

[Sandra]

Easy to understand information, tips, and instructions on how to garden in cold climates and microclimates. I'm originally from a dry warm Meditteranean climate so living in the Northeast has been quite a challenge. I like older books like this because they don't use new tech or brand name products. Older books tend to use tried and true methods and I like that. Definitely will be using this as a go-to for all my gardening endeavors while I live in the 10th rainiest and 8th cloudiest city in the US. Not to mention the 69 inches of snow we get on average every year. Sigh. The things we do for love.

[Laurla2]

recommendations for which species of plants and trees are hardy for zone 3 and 4. discusses the difficulties of growing with our extremely cold temperatures and such a short growing season, along with many other problems we encounter. most notably, that even though a plant SAYS its hardy to -25`F, that doesn't mean it can handle the short season. a very good book.

[Sandra]

Excellent gardening book for first time and seasoned gardeners alike. Useful information and tips for cold climates and microclimates. Was extremely helpful for this first time cold climate gardener.