A practical guide to starting and maintaining a productive home garden in Louisiana's urban environment, from containers and raised beds to in-ground plots.
Written by LSU AgCenter extension specialist Kathryn K. Fontenot, this book covers soil preparation, pest management, garden design, and season-by-season planting and harvest schedules tailored to Louisiana's year-round growing climate. Whether working with a few patio pots or a full raised-bed setup, readers get concrete guidance on what to plant, when to plant it, and how to protect crops organically. An appendix lists Louisiana gardens to visit for inspiration.
- Kathryn K. Fontenot, Author
- Published in 2017
- Hardcover
- Published by LSU Press
- ISBN: 9780807166796
A practical guide to starting and maintaining a productive home garden in Louisiana's urban environment, from containers and raised beds to in-ground plots.
Written by LSU AgCenter extension specialist Kathryn K. Fontenot, this book covers soil preparation, pest management, garden design, and season-by-season planting and harvest schedules tailored to Louisiana's year-round growing climate. Whether working with a few patio pots or a full raised-bed setup, readers get concrete guidance on what to plant, when to plant it, and how to protect crops organically. An appendix lists Louisiana gardens to visit for inspiration.
- Kathryn K. Fontenot, Author
- Published in 2017
- Hardcover
- Published by LSU Press
- ISBN: 9780807166796