The Grumpy Gardener: An A to Z Guide from the South's Most Irritable Green Thumb

New
Illustrated
2017
$22.68

For over 33 years, gardeners in the South and beyond have turned to Garden Editor Steve Bender for his gardening expertise, delivered with equal doses of sarcasm and side-splitting humour. In his first book, he delivers valuable tips for planting, troubleshooting and growing success in his signature cantankerous style. Organised alphabetically by plant types and topics that run the gamut from azaleas and zoysia, and from chipmunks and chainsaws, The Grumpy Gardener offers a bumper crop of gardening know-how, pithy advice and ample humour for seasoned Southern gardeners, dirt-digging wannabes and plant assassins alike. This never boring read is a welcome gift for Grumpy fans, serious Southern gardeners and green thumbs everywhere who appreciate tried-and-true gardening advice as much as a great read.

Synopsis

For over 33 years, gardeners in the South and beyond have turned to Garden Editor Steve Bender for his gardening expertise, delivered with equal doses of sarcasm and side-splitting humour. In his first book, he delivers valuable tips for planting, troubleshooting and growing success in his signature cantankerous style. Organised alphabetically by plant types and topics that run the gamut from azaleas and zoysia, and from chipmunks and chainsaws, The Grumpy Gardener offers a bumper crop of gardening know-how, pithy advice and ample humour for seasoned Southern gardeners, dirt-digging wannabes and plant assassins alike. This never boring read is a welcome gift for Grumpy fans, serious Southern gardeners and green thumbs everywhere who appreciate tried-and-true gardening advice as much as a great read.

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More Information

Format: Illustrated
Pages: 256
Edition: Illustrated
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Published: 07 Dec 2017
ISBN 10: 0848753135
ISBN 13: 9780848753139
Book Overview: Combines tried-and-true gardening advice with side-splitting humour. Organized alphabetically by plant type and topic. The debut book from Southern Living's beloved Grumpy Gardener.

Media Reviews

Amusing -- but informative -- guide to plants...Read between the sarcasm and wit, and you'll find solid tips for planting, growing and troubleshooting problems with your plants. --Jessica Damiano Newsday (11/10/2017) ...Great addition to any Southern library.--Southern Living

Author Bio

Steve Bender grew up in Maryland, US and was exiled to Alabama in 1983 for reasons that remain secret to this day. He loves fried okra and often selects dinner wine based on whether it goes well with fried okra. His mission is to make gardening uplifting, accessible and inspirational to all. He will no doubt succeed. Follow him on Twitter: @grumpy-gardener.