Q & A for Deep South Gardeners, Second Edition, by Nellie Neal Gardeners in the Deep South are faced with everything from overgrown kudzu to extreme weather and unpredictable seasons. Conditions here don't bear much resemblance to those described in most other garden books. But more help for Deep South gardeners is here, with Nellie Neal's book of real questions from gardeners who call her on her live radio show, and their answers, in a new edition. Nellie is known as the GardenMama to her listeners, and she cuts to the chase with succinct, effective advice on finding the best suited plants, simplifying garden chores, keeping plants looking healthy and great, and working with Mother Nature. She hears her favorite compliment often-"Your advice really works." It can work for you. Chapters cover fall, winter, spring, and summer, each with a chores and tips for the season, and questions straight from the talk show. This second edition adds month-by- month pruning tips and plenty of new questions with their witty and wonderful answers. "Nellie Neal's gardening advice is as southern as live oaks festooned with Spanish moss. With wit and wisdom she answers tough questions gleaned from years of give and take with southern gardeners. From turnip greens to tropical hibiscus...if you have a question, she has the answer " -Jim Wilson, Author and former co-host, The Victory Garden, PBS.

Nellie Neal says, "Yes, we can garden organically down South " And in this book she tells us how. This book makes the creation of safe and satisfying organic gardens easy. The South has special factors that challenge gardeners but Nellie Neal, as usual, has the answers. Topics include soils, garden conditions, planning, pests, and ornamental and edible plants. It all leads to a bountiful, beautiful non-toxic garden that feeds body and soul.Your southern garden can be beautiful, a healthy place where you enjoy nature and a ripe tomato. In this book, Nellie Neal tells you how to use the power of organic gardening to make landscape tasks easier and more effective, just as she does as 'GardenMama' on her SuperTalk MS radio broadcasts. She says, "Each year, more gardeners ask me about organic gardening, but information tailored to the South can be hard to find. People are interested in the potential effects of garden chemicals on their children and pets. They ask about natural soil building, smart plant and product choices, edible plants, composting, mulching, and garden sanitation. Organic methods make sense and will work for you."

Featuring an easy-to-use format, fully up-to-date information, and full-colour photography, this book is packed with all the knowledge the Alabama, Mississippi, or Louisiana gardener and home landscaper needs to be successful.