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PHOTO: bookcover

Philip Harnden.
A Gardener’s Guide to Frost:
Outwit the Weather and Extend the Spring and Fall Seasons.
Minocqua, Wis.: Willow Creek Press, 2003.
cloth, 128 p., ISBN 1–572–23576–4, $24.50.

If the growing season isn’t long enough for you, read and heed this book! Author Philip Harnden explains how to use the warmest spots in your garden and the many easy ways you can protect your plants from frost. Filled with charts and illustrations, Harnden’s explanations are easy to understand, so your garden can be more productive for a larger part of the year. Recommended for any gardener itching to experiment!

— Barbara Mahany, library volunteer, Chicago Botanic Garden.