Massachusetts Gardener's Companion: An Insider's Guide to Gardening from the Berkshires to the Islands - Paperback

by Barbara Gee (Author)

See New Hampshire Gardener's Companion for series copy. Massachusetts copy: Packed with reliable information and insider tips, this excellent guide tells Massachusetts gardeners everything they need to know to make their gardens flourish, whether they live at the Cape or in the Berkshires, whether they have sandy soil or dense clay, and whether they want to grow petunias or prize pumpkins.

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Grow a garden bountiful and beautifulThe Massachusetts Gardener's Companion is the only guide focused on cultivating a successful garden in the Bay State. Whether you're an experienced green thumb or an inquiring novice, whether you live in the Berkshires, in the central hills, in the Boston area, or on the Islands, this easy-to-understand guide will help you grow bountiful vegetables, abundant flowers, and lush lawns. You will learn: What's in your Massachusetts soil and how to improve itTips for extending your growing seasonThe plant varieties best suited to your climate How to deal with the challenges of hilly, seaside, or city gardeningWays to combat pests and plant diseases found in the stateLocal sources of seeds, tools, and hands-on assistance with gardening questionsIn short, how to succeed in your Bay State garde

Author Biography

Barbara Gee is a regional editor of People, Places, Plants magazine and a contributing writer on gardening for Yankee, Newport Life, and Cambridge Life magazines. A former Brookline resident, she received her master gardener certification in Rhode Island, studied with the British Royal Horticultural Society, and has worked in the department of horticulture at Blithewold Mansion, Gardens, and Arboretum in Rhode Island.