Includes index

Preface: Why I'm an under cover gardener -- Part 1: Introducing the covered garden. Choosing a structure to fit your needs ; Starting small: mini hoop tunnels and cold frames ; Larger structures: polytunnels, bioshelters, and geodesic domes ; Growing the covered garden ; Setting up systems ; Preventing diseases, pests, and poor pollination -- Part 2: Vegetables that love a cover. Artichoke ; Arugula ; Beans ; Beets ; Broccoli & Cauliflower ; Cabbage & Chinese cabbage ; Carrots ; Celery & Celeriac ; Cucumbers ; Eggplant ; Endive ; Fennel ; Kale & Collards ; Lettuce ; Melons & Watermelons ; Parsnips ; Peas ; Peppers ; Radishes & Turnips ; Scallions ; Spinach ; Squash ; Swiss chard ; Tomatoes

"Niki Jabbour shows how to use row covers, shade cloth, low tunnels, cold frames, hoophouses, and other protective structures to create controlled growing spaces for vegetables to thrive"--

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