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“Eliot is the reason I’m cooking. I’ve followed that path because Eliot made it possible, and exciting, to farm in the four seasons.” — Dan Barber, chef

“There is hardly a more well-known or well-respected name among organic farmers than Eliot Coleman.” — Civil Eats

Discover how to extend your growing season and enjoy fresh, chemical-free produce all year long, with minimal effort and cost.

If you love harvesting vegetables from your home garden but think cold weather puts an end to the season, this book will change your mind. Eliot Coleman reveals the surprising fact that most of the United States receives more winter sunshine than the south of France. He explains how North American gardeners can harness that sunlight to cultivate a variety of traditional winter vegetables using backyard cold frames and plastic-covered tunnel greenhouses—without relying on artificial heat.

Inside, you’ll find valuable guidance on:

Composting techniques
Simple mineral amendments
Planning and preparing your garden site
Choosing seeds for all four seasons
Constructing cold frames, high tunnels, and mobile greenhouses
Managing snow and winter conditions
Creating a root cellar and other storage solutions
And much more!

Coleman shares insights from his own farming experience, as well as new ideas gained during a journey to the renowned vegetable-growing region of southern France, which is located at the same latitude as his farm in Maine.

This book is a fascinating exploration of sunlight, weather patterns, and innovative gardening methods. *Four-Season Harvest* will inspire you to enjoy homegrown produce even in the heart of winter.

“The man, the farmer, the legend, is Eliot Coleman.” — The Atlantic

To learn more about four-season farming, visit Coleman’s website at www.fourseasonfarm.com.