The Ever Curious Gardener is an irreverent romp through the natural
science of plants. Ideal for gardeners moving beyond
back-of-the-seed-pack planting, it digs into the science "behind the
scenes" in the garden. Acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee
Reich offers insights and practical guidance on growing a much better
garden.


*The Ever Curious Gardener* is an irreverent romp through the natural
science of plants. Ideal for gardeners moving beyond
back-of-the-seed-pack planting, it digs into the science "behind the
scenes" in the garden. Acclaimed gardener, scientist, and author Lee
Reich offers insights and practical guidance on growing a much better
garden.


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The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better Garden

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 seriesACCLAIMED 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: <ul> <li>How to maximize both flavor and nutrition in your garden bounty</li> <li>Helping plants thrive during drought</li> <li>Outwitting weeds by understanding their nature</li> <li>Making the best use of compost</li> <li>Tips on pruning and orchard care</li> <li>Why the dead language of Latin can make you a better gardener.</li></ul>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 podcastLEE 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.

The Ever Curious Gardener: Using a Little Natural Science for a Much Better GardenPaperback, 3 April 2018

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