The Book of Weeds
- ISBN-10
- 075664271X
- ISBN-13
- 9780756642716
- Category
- Gardening
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Author
- Ken Thompson
Description
Weeds are plants growing in the wrong place. Here's how to recognize, prevent , eradicate-- or learn to live with-- your unwelcome guests.
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