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Month by Month Gardening in the Deserts of Arizona (Month-By-Month Gardening in the Desert Southwest)

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Mary Irish separates all the different plant groups of the southwest, such as Cactii, Perennials, Annuals, Bulbs, Vegetables, etc, and then writes a 12-month calendar for each subject. It is very handy to look up the particular month in question to see what needs to be done, or to get information on planting during the colder months. She talks about planting, watering, fertilizing, possible pests, pruning, and other helpful hints for each group. A very informative book for anyone in the Arizona southwest.

first off the company i ordered this from sent me this edition instead of the one i requested, and the quality was not at all what they described... BUT this book is really good. it is incredibly detailed and amazingly complete- so much info. its really a great resource for growing anything in the az desert. the only thing that kinda bugged me was each catagory was seperated ex: shrubs, vegetables, roses, and then broken down into months. I would have liked just 12 months with it broken down within the month. very glad i have it though.

For those of us who have turned our backyards into elegant edible landscaping, this book is a must-have. Written specifically for desert climates, it tells you what to plant (and when), when and how to fertilize your produce, tips on growing great fruits and veggies, and much more. I constantly refer to this book for much needed information.