The Ever Curious Gardener

Leave it to Lee to blend science with real-world application, mixed with a chuckle or two throughout the pages. A fresh, fun, and fascinating must-read for every curious gardener. -Joe Lamp'l, creator and host of Growing a Greener World on PBS Curious gardeners have questions and Lee Reich answers them. -Eliot Coleman, farmer, host of the TV series Gardening Naturally and author, Four Season Harvest Gardeners in the know wait for books by Lee Reich. This latest does not disappoint! -Jeff Lowenfels, author, Teaming with Microbes book series ACCLAIMED GARDENER, scientist, and author Lee Reich on a journey through the delights of your garden in this laugh-out-loud trea- tise on the scientific wonders of plants and soil. Offering eye-opening insight and practical guidance, coverage includes: How to maximize both flavor and nutrition in your garden bounty Helping plants thrive during drought Outwitting weeds by understanding their nature Making the best use of compost Tips on pruning and orchard care Why the dead language of Latin can make you a better gardener. The Ever Curious Gardener is an irreverent romp through the natural science of plants and soil, ideal for newer gardeners moving beyond back- of-the-seed-pack planting to experienced gardeners whose curiosity at the wonders of cultivation grows deeper and stronger with each season. For a better garden and more interesting gardening, read this book. -Jean-Martin Fortier, author, The Market Gardener Lee Reich demystifies the giant science experiment of the garden to help us become more expert, successful gardeners. -Margaret Roach, A Way to Garden website and podcast LEE REICH has a PhD in Horticulture and is author of Weedless Gardening, The Pruning Book, Landscaping with Fruit and other books and a syndicated bimonthly garden column for Associated Press. Find him on his blog at www.leereich.com/blog where he writes from his "farmden" in New Paltz, NY.