Description: "The collected wit and wisdom of [Southern Living's garden editor] can be found in a single A-Z volume, providing gardeners from coast-to-coast with his ... tips for planting, troubleshooting, and growing flowers, vegetables, shurbs, trees, and more, all delivered in his signature cantankerous style"--Amazon.com.
Brief description: A Lutherville, MD native, Steve Bender was exiled to Alabama in 1983 for reasons that remain secret to this day. He loves fried okra and often selects dinner wine based on whether it goes well with fried okra. His mission is to make gardening uplifting, accessible, and inspirational to all.
Review Quotes: "Amusing -- but informative -- guide to plants...Read between the sarcasm and wit, and you'll find solid tips for planting, growing and troubleshooting problems with your plants." -Jessica Damiano, Newsday
..".Great addition to any Southern library." -Southern Living