Garden Allies culinary herbs crisp carrots

crisp carrots

and CSA members overwhelmed with the bounty of the season will find dozens of inspiring ideas for introducing variety into the everyday repertoire of meals

with regionally specific growing information written by local gardening expert

preparing the soil

Garden Allies culinary herbs crisp carrotsGarden Allies: The Insects, Birds, and Other Animals That Keep Your Garden Beautiful and Thriving By Frederique Lavoipierre The birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects that inhabit our yards and gardens are overwhelmingly on our sidethey are not our enemies, but instead our allies. They pollinate our flowers and vegetable crops, and they keep pests in check. In Garden Allies, Frdrique Lavoipierre shares fascinating portraits of these creatures,