This book offers a didactic, practical approach that allows novice-to intermediate residential gardeners to experience success with their vegetable, fruit, and ornamental gardens. A complete but focused treatment of plant species and simple, time-saving techniques that maximize the homeowners likelihood of succeeding with his or her garden. It includes regional specific information for the following states in USDA zones 5 and 6: Missouri, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, West Virginia, lower half of lower Michigan