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Provides tips on gardening in places in the U.S. that fall under zone six during 240 to 270 frost-free days. Turning under of green manure crops and incorporation of seaweed meal; Pruning of roses; Spacing of branches to develop a strong, open framework.

Reports on the results of studies at Washington State University concerning organic farming methods. Comparison of adjacent farms in the state's Palouse region; Reliance on crop rotation and green manures of Austrian winter pea, alfalfa or intermediate wheatgrass; Comparison of organic production with nearby conventional operations.

Looks on how gardeners use green manures to provide nutrients to soils in southwest U.S. Application of crop residue or a cover crop in the soil; Decomposition of organic matter into humus; Increase in the microbial activity of the soil; Growth of buckwheat plant.