Sun, Seed and Soil: Tips and techniques for a northern garden

Moving to Newfoundland from the Gulf Islands of British Columbia was a shock for long—time gardener Dan Rubin. Accustomed to warm, calm, and relatively predictable weather, Rubin faced long winters, strong winds, and constant salt spray at his new property perched on the edge of the north Atlantic.

Twenty years later, Rubin's productive and lush seaside garden is filled with a range of crops, from tomatoes, squash, and greens to plums, artichokes, and even peaches.

Sun, Seed and Soil is a collection of practical tips and techniques for gardening in northern, colder climates, based on Rubin's personal experiences and discoveries. This book offers valuable advice for Canadian gardeners?particularly in Atlantic Canada?as well as those in the northern US, or anyone facing similar challenging growing conditions.

Sun, See, and Soil provides insight into how to:

Choose the right seeds to plant and build rich, organic soil
Protect plants from wind and cold to extend the growing season by months
Use sustainable, regenerative approaches and avoid the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers
Grow common garden food plants, herbs, flowers, fruit trees and bushes