Michigan Month by Month Gardening Book

Iwas immediately drawn to the title of this gardening book "GardeningMonth by Month in Michigan" as it pertains specifically to the greatstate of Michigan where I live.This book will take me through eachmonth with information on how to get my gardens ready, when is the besttime to plant, what plants work best, which flowers will attract birds,etc.

This month by month gardening book gives me information on different gardens, from cottage style to one that ismore formal.If I were a condo owner or lived in an apartment,I would appreciate the information on container gardening.From hanging baskets to plantingvegetables, fruits and flowers, whether I have an urban garden or enjoycountry living in Michigan, it's all covered in this compact 5-1/2" x8-1/2" , 155-page soft cover book.

I've learned from this book that there are no absolute rules togardening and that the garden I have this year will not be the same as last year's, or the one that I will have next year.That's why the annual calendarincluded in this gardening book helps to jot down memories and plantinginformation from one year to the next.If a plant won't grow in onegarden I can make a note of it and know not to plant it there thefollowing year!

Each month takes me through what needs to be done for my garden, alwaysstarting with THINGS TO DO and then each month will take me through some of thesespecific steps:

..how and when to prune

..starting plants from seed

..creating a wildlife habitat

..lawn maintenance

..plant propagation

..protection in winter

..container gardening

..garden planning and design ideas

..first and last frost date maps

..and the best section for Michigan gardeners is a list of books, athorough list of online resources, a list of places where I can get mysoil tested, horticultural societies, and finally a list of gardens tovisit.Frederick Meijer Gardens is one of these located a short drivefrom our home, and one we've had the pleasure of visiting many times.

I've used this gardening book/journal for Michigan since we started ourflower planting this year and look forward to using it throughout theyear and in the years to come.