Bulbs in the basement, geraniums on the windowsill: how to grow & overwinter 165 tender plants

Description

Cooler-zone gardeners are discovering that with a little wintertime care, plants that have long been considered "annuals" can thrive for years. These plants ' including geraniums, gladioli, dahlias, begonias, rosemary, lavender, snapdragons, and even impatiens ' aren't annuals at all. Rather, they are tender perennials. They aren't hardy enough to survive winter on their own, but they can be moved indoors during the cold months and then returned to the garden in spring. Many are even more beautiful in their second and third years!'Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsill is the first comprehensive resource on the care and maintenance of tender plants. In this zone-defying guide, you'll find simple techniques for overwintering, along with 160 detailed plant profiles that include individualized advice for overwintering and indoor care.'With this practical guide, you can enjoy your favorite plants year after year, no matter where you live!';""Cover""; ""CONTENTS""; ""A LITTLE HISTORY""; ""Gardening with Tenders""; ""What Is a Tender Perennial?""; ""Container Combinations""; ""Choosing a Container""; ""Soils""; ""In the Garden""; ""Overwintering Your Plants""; ""Overwintering 101""; ""The Importance of Temperature""; ""Setting Up Your Site""; ""Preventing Pest Problems""; ""Specific Pests and Diseases""; ""Spring: The Transition""; ""The Tender Palette""; ""How to Use This Guide""; ""Plant Lists""; ""SUGGESTED READING""; ""RESOURCES""; ""CELSIUS CONVERSION CHART""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""INDEX""; ""A""; ""B""; ""C""; ""D""; ""E""