Questions and Answers for Deep South Gardeners, Second Edition - Paperback

by Nellie Neal (Author), Betty Mackey (Illustrator)

Q & A for Deep South Gardeners, Second Edition, by Nellie Neal Gardeners in the Deep South are faced with everything from overgrown kudzu to extreme weather and unpredictable seasons. Conditions here don't bear much resemblance to those described in most other garden books. But more help for Deep South gardeners is here, with Nellie Neal's book of real questions from gardeners who call her on her live radio show, and their answers, in a new edition. Nellie is known as the GardenMama to her listeners, and she cuts to the chase with succinct, effective advice on finding the best suited plants, simplifying garden chores, keeping plants looking healthy and great, and working with Mother Nature. She hears her favorite compliment often-"Your advice really works." It can work for you. Chapters cover fall, winter, spring, and summer, each with a chores and tips for the season, and questions straight from the talk show. This second edition adds month-by- month pruning tips and plenty of new questions with their witty and wonderful answers. "Nellie Neal's gardening advice is as southern as live oaks festooned with Spanish moss. With wit and wisdom she answers tough questions gleaned from years of give and take with southern gardeners. From turnip greens to tropical hibiscus...if you have a question, she has the answer " -Jim Wilson, Author and former co-host, The Victory Garden, PBS.