NORTH BY NORTHEAST

摘要

Gardening in the Northeast (NE) United States is a pleasure, even with its unique challenges. The terrain, ranging from coastal plains to mountain valleys, from rolling hillsides to breathtaking seasides, offers nearly endless horticultural possibilities. Gardeners in this region are also lucky to have seasons of beautifully dramatic contrast and relatively few periods of drought, coupled with winter cold that provides necessary dormancy for many flowering plants-and makes the growing season all the more appreciated. Yes, it is a comparatively short growing season, and in New England the extreme winter cold can limit the varieties of plants that are able to survive without considerable protection. The same cold, however, keeps insect pests at bay.