The Midwest Fruit and Vegetable Book. Missouri Edition. (Midwest Fruit and Vegetables) [Paperback]

James A. Fizzell (Author)

Book Description

Series: Midwest Fruit and Vegetables | Publication Date: July 3, 2001

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the benefits derived from gardening, namely enjoyment, exercise, and nutrition.

Book retailers are well aware that the trend in gardening books is to regional titles that provide credible information on the plants that perform well in specific regions.

The Midwest Fruit & Vegetable Book, Missouri Edition is written by the highly popular gardening expert James Fizzell.

Contains advice for plant fruits, vegetables, and herbs. With 60 featured plants, the authors provide characteristics of available varieties, planting and maintenance advice, as well as recipes for dishes from the garden.

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About the Author

Fizzell has more than 40 years of hands-on horticultural experience. Fizzell has been featured often on television and radio and in leading trade journals, and has become a celebrated guest speaker at industry seminars and horticultural associations throughout the Midwest. Fizzell was the horticultural advisor for the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service for nearly 35 years. In 1991, he founded James A. Fizzell and Associates, Ltd., which provides services to professional horticulturists, arborists, municipalities, sports turf managers, media, and other plant experts needing specialized help. Fizzell attended Pasadena California City College and California State Polytechnic College and received his B.S. in Floriculture and his M.S. in Horticulture from the University of Illinois.

Product Details

• Paperback: 312 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson (July 3, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930604149
• ISBN-13: 978-1930604148
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,009,863 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)