A Northeast Gardener's Year - by Lee A Reich (Paperback)

About the Book

This figurative stroll through the garden brims with wonderful observations and practical tips on when, how, and what to plant throughout the seasons. "Brings together the authority of an experienced horticulturalist and the grace of a fine writer".--Michael Pollan, author of Second Nature. Line drawings throughout.

Book Synopsis

One complete season in the garden--sharing the author's experiences and discussing a variety of vegetables, flowers, and gardening techniques
"Glory be! A gardening book stuffed with regional advice and real first-hand experience. The mix of personal opinion and horticultural insight has created a most useful almanac. Read it and grow wise."--Roger B. Swain, Host, PBS Television's "Victory Garden"

"Lee Reich is exactly the sort of guide to gardening I wish I'd had when I started out--he's a fount of information and he's good company. A Northeast Gardener's Year brings together the authority of an experienced horticulturalist and the grace of a fine writer. A rare, and welcome, combination."--Michael Pollan, Author of Second Nature

About the Author

Lee Reich is a professional horticulturalist and garden writer with a Ph.D. in horticulture. He contributes frequently to the New York Times gardening pages, Horticulture, and Organic Gardening, among other publications, and is the author of Uncommon Fruits Worthy of Attention. He lives in New Paltz, New York, but has gardened as far west as Wisconsin and as far south as Delaware.