Complete Guide to Florida Gardening

by Stan DeFreitas

Overview

The first new edition in ten years of the bible of Florida gardening. Addressing the needs of gardening novices, seasoned hobbyists, and horticultural professionals alike, the author created a reference book that no Florida gardener should be without.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589792562
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	11/23/2005
Series:	Complete Guide to Florida Gardening Series
Edition description:	Third Edition
Pages:	344
Sales rank:	625,509
Product dimensions:	7.39(w) x 10.05(h) x 1.04(d)

About the Author

A native Floridian, former urban horticulturist with the Pinellas County Extension Service, and horticulture teacher at St. Petersburg Junior College, DeFreitas relays a wealth of gardening information thorugh his radio program, " Mr. Green Thumb"; through his newspaper columns for the Clearwater Sun and the Tampa Bay Tribune' and through his weekly television programs for local CBS and PBS affiliates.

Editorial Reviews

"His third book, "Complete Guide to Florida Gardening" has just been updated and released in a third edition. This 321-page volume offers practical suggestions for experienced and novice gardeners." "The updated guide provides guidance on what thrives in Central Florida and offers tips: from planting a shrub to designing a landscape."

The Tampa Tribune - B. C. Manion

A very welcome addition to anyone's library here on the suncoast, from the newcomer to the old timer on the Florida gardening scene.

Horticulture News

DeFreitas has sprinkled straightforward landscaping recommendations, plant identifications and his own "Mr. Green Thumb Rules" throughout the book, making it a valuable reference.

Tampa Bay Magazine

"His third book, "Complete Guide to Florida Gardening" has just been updated and released in a third edition. This 321-page volume offers practical suggestions for experienced and novice gardeners."

"The updated guide provides guidance on what thrives in Central Florida and offers tips: from planting a shrub to designing a landscape."

The Tampa Tribune - B.C Manion