To Summer Bulbs aren't just for the spring. Late and summer-bloomers can add color and interest to your garden well into the growing season. Anything that holds out even the faintest glimmer of making the gardener's life a little easier is something worth getting to know. The Gardener's Essential Companion . Then pick up a book and read about gardening.
Summer is the perfect time to catch up on garden literature.
Jeff Silverman reviews some of his favorites. Jeff Silverman reviews four vegetable gardening books that can help you grow your own. Plant a Row for the Hungry Together with the Garden Writers Association of America, garden enthusiasts in the U.S. and Canada are helping feed the hungry. See how you can make a difference, too. Your Own Private Screening Planting a screen of fast-growing bamboo is a unique alternative to building a privacy fence.