Grow plants like a master gardenerThe New Hampshire Gardener's Companion is the only guide focused on the challenges of cultivating a successful garden in the Granite State. Whether you are an experienced green thumb or an inquiring novice, whether you live in the White Mountains, the Connecticut or Merrimac River valleys, or along the seacoast, this easy-to-understand guide will help you grow bountiful vegetables, abundant flowers, and lush lawns. You will learn: What's in your New Hampshire soil and how to improve itHow to maximize the state's short growing seasonThe best high-performance plant varieties for your climate Organic fertilizing and plant care approachesWays to combat pests and plant diseases unique to the stateLocal sources of seeds, tools, and hands-on assistance with gardening questionsIn short, how to succeed in your cold-climate garden