Tips from the Garden Hotline

Ralph Snodsmith-the original gardening expert on Good Morning America, host of the nationally syndicated Gardener Hotline radio program, and winner of the American Horticultural Society Communications Award-comes to the rescue of every gardener with question and a problem.

"Years of broad public contact have provided Mr. Snodsmith with a special view of home gardeners' concerns and he serves them all up here, with a chuckle."--The New York Times

How do I protect my roses through a Minnesota winter? Does my African violet need a lot of light? Are pesticides safe? What do I do with my houseplants when I'm on vacation? On TV and on the radio, gardening expert Ralph Snodsmith has heard thousands of questions from both novice and experienced gardeners. Here are 101 of the most frequently asked, all illustrated with humorous cartoons that clarify the advice. Snodsmith provides information in his characteristic witty and upbeat style, complete with the clever catchphrases such as "egg water" and "roots and shoots" that have amused and informed his fans over the years. By keeping it simple, Snodsmith explains vital information in language that even the beginner can understand.