Gardeners in Florida who want to grow their own food can choose from a large selection of fruits, citrus, berries and vegetables which grow well in their state. The trick however, is to know what, where and when to plant and harvest these popular edibles. Whether you live in the southern, central or northern part of Florida, author and horticulturist Robert Bowden will have the answers. In addition to more than 20 citrus and fruit recommendations, The Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening adds more than 35 vegetable selections. Information on water-wise gardening, pest and diseases and helpful charts and graphs, make this a must-have guide for anyone interested in food gardening in Florida.
DESCRIPTION
Expert gardener and horticulturist, Robert Bowden has written an easy-to use guide for fruit and vegetable gardening in Florida. Full-color images illustrate the more than 20 citrus, fruits and berries featured, plus more than 35 vegetable recommendations. Helpful icons, charts and maps assist gardeners in growing the right edibles for where they live in Florida. The Guide to Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening includes water-saving and problem-solving advice, and gardening how-tos for proper planting, watering and harvesting.
BOOK HIGHLIGHTS
- The most current information on edible gardening in Florida.
- Includes citrus gardening
- Forty-three percent (43%) of Americans grow vegetables in their garden, and 32% percent of gardening purchases are for vegetable gardening.
WHO MIGHT READ THIS BOOK
- Beginning to intermediate gardeners interested in edible gardening
- Florida residents interested in information on citrus gardening
