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Gardening in The Humid South Paperback – March 1, 2004

by Edmund N. O'Rourke Jr. (Author),‎ Leon C. Standifer (Author)

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Two self-proclaimed "crotchety old horticulture professors," Ed O'Rourke and Leon Standifer share an immense love of gardening, a vast knowledge of all things horticultural, and a hearty sense of humor. In Gardening in the Humid South, they combine all of these traits to provide a practical and entertaining guide to gardening in the region they know best, the humid subtropics of the lower South.
In chapters with titles like "Bulbs and Things That Act Like Bulbs" and "Weeds: Telling Good Guys from Bad Guys," Ed and Leon offer friendly how-to advice on a broad array of issues, including choosing and preparing a cultivation site, raising fruit, growing in containers, using fertilizer, and preparing for cold weather.
Regardless of your gardening style, Ed and Leon can help. Are you a weekend warrior who enjoys leisurely Saturday mornings in the yard? Ed and Leon will show you ways to improve your garden while cutting back on your total effort. Is your yard large enough to keep you busy all day, every day? Ed and Leon know some short cuts that you probably haven't tried. Are you an apartment gardener with only a window sill and a few old pots to cultivate? Ed and Leon have some tips just for you. Even armchair gardeners will delight in living vicariously through the agricultural antics of these witty and wise old hands.
In Gardening in the Humid South, two old friends share their contagious enthusiasm for their avocation and show that despite the hard work, gardening is, above all, fun.

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Both former holticulture professors at Louisiana State University, O'Rourke and Standifer present a lively and comprehensive treatment of gardening in the humid subtropics of the lower South. These seasoned horticulturists approach their subject with a mix of scientific pragmatism and loving reverence. The book, in fact, reads like a lively discussion sprinkled with humorous stories, old-timers' advice on diagnostics and maintenance, and "homegrown" solutions to gardening problems. Despite its casual tone, the guide is indispensable to any Southern home gardener. The authors succeed in taking the confusion out of the scientific aspects of horticulture and provide readers with a helpful monthly calendar of timely opportunities and requisite chores and hassles. This exceptional book is highly recommended for both public and academic libraries, especially in the "Sunny South." Deborah A. Broocker, Georgia Perimeter Coll., Dunwoody
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"Finally, here's a complete guide that takes all the idiosyncrasies of the Southern climate into account. . . . From choosing the site to selecting proper trees, shrubs, annuals or perennials, raising fruit, applying fertilizers and dealing with insects and diseases, Gardening in the Humid South offers a wheelbarrow full of useful information and easily understood advice."

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Paperback: 384 pages
Publisher: LSU Press (March 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0807129747
ISBN-13: 978-0807129746
Product Dimensions: 6.1 x 0.8 x 9.2 inches
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Average Customer Review: 11 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,399,762 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #205 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Region > South
- #295 in Books > Crafts, Hobbies & Home > Gardening & Landscape Design > By Climate

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Dee Van

Five Stars

June 3, 2017

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Clearly geared for the humid south and we in mid North Carolina have some very dry months.

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rhino

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July 12, 2017

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Great gardening book for us Southerners! Have laughed and learned through the entire book!

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Carolina Girl

Good for certain gardeners

August 24, 2008

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I bought this book as I love most books that pertain to Southern gardening. I have most of Michael Dirr's books, for example, and and love them all. This book is quite a bit different - it has a lot of chapters that pertain to garden planning, soil preparation, fertilizers, weed eradication, tools, pots and the like. There is less specific information about particular plants here than I expected - the chapter on shrubs is only 7 pages long, to give an example. There are very few photographs of plants or trees, and these are in black and white. So, it depends on what you want in a garden book to decide if this is for you.

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DYG

Best book for the deep south

June 22, 2012

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It goes beyond basic gardening. If you want to advance your gardening knowledge, get this book. Well done! Great book.

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landshark

It's it and that's that

July 14, 2010

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If you have any questions about gardening in the humid South, this is the book for you. If you want to know when to plant tomatoes, it's in there. Set out seedlings? It's in there. A list of plants that behave well (or poorly) in our climate? It's in there. The book is a good read, not just a dry academic tome; you will laugh as you learn from these guys-keeping in mind that their decades of experience will only help you. Having said all of that, the most helpful part of the book is the month-by-month calendar of what to do when and what hassles to expect. There is more knowledge in this book than in most college courses in Horticulture, AND it is specific to the South which, as you know, makes it more valuable (for us) than most gardening books. Get this book, use it wisely and look like a professional.

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Five Stars

July 7, 2014

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Fantastic book!!!

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P. Gregory

Not what I was looking for

February 20, 2009

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New to Louisiana, I was looking for a book that would tell me what plants would do well in my yard and vegetable garden. There is very little about specific plants; lots about soil preparation, etc., and lots of argument between the two authors about what is best. I don't need argument or entertainment, I need information.

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W. Kinchen

The most helpful book by far that I've found!

June 9, 2011

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This book is not only entertaining to read, it is very informative! Definitely helpful to read before you even start digging. I constantly come back to it for reference.

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Sole

Five Stars

excellent book

Published on September 3, 2014

Lanier Cordell

Great Guide for Gardners

Living in climates where the humidity is high, is as difficult on plants as it is humans. O'Rourke provides lots of useful information on creating gardens that withstand the...Read more

Published on May 9, 2007

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Gardening with Grumpy Old Men

As a recent transplant to the south, I found this book not only entertaining but extremely informative.Read more

Published on April 7, 2004

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