Florida Gardening : Newcomer's Survival Manual [Paperback]

Monica Moran Brandies (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: B B Mackey Books (January 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0961633832
• ISBN-13: 978-0961633837
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #520,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Florida Gardening for Newcomers, August 13, 2001

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Sue Gottschalk (Kansas City, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Florida Gardening : Newcomer's Survival Manual (Paperback)

This is an excellent primmer for anyone moving into the Sunshine State. Monica Moran Brandies writes in a style that makes you feel like she's sitting across the table sharing a cup of coffee on a beautiful morning in Florida. She gives lots of easy to understand details on what soil you're dealing with and what plants can be used for success. She gives lots of information on both vegetable gardening and plants so there is something in this book for everyone. It's the best book on Florida gardening that we have found so far.

31 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Information and encouragement for new Floridians., July 13, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Florida Gardening : Newcomer's Survival Manual (Paperback)

Transplanting to Florida is frustrating for gardeners. They have to learn about the upside down year and become acquainted with exotic plants. Too many give up when success is just around the corner. I wrote this book after making the adjustment myself and still refer to it for the charts on growing fruit, vegetables, flowers, etc. It also addresses Florida landscaping for year round outdoor living. Give a copy to any friend or neighbor who is new on the scene.

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You don't have to be new to Florida to find this book useful, January 31, 2005

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Floridalady "floridalady" (LUTZ, FL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Florida Gardening : Newcomer's Survival Manual (Paperback)

You don't have to be new to Florida, or even new to gardening, to find this book useful. My copy is full of highlighted lines of information. The lists and tables through out the book make a great resource to refer to often. What is even better is that most of these lists and tables are divided into north, central, and south Florida. Both general and specific information right at your fingertips in a very user friendly format without all of the "expert" jargon to confuse you.