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Pittsburgh fans near and far have a new garden book to cheer about. Doug Oster's The Steel City Garden show you how to create a one-of-a-kind garden in the city's emblematic black and gold colors: flowers, fruits and veggies, trees and shrubs, and whimsical outdoor décor. This fun, informative guide will bring a beautiful touch of hometown pride to any garden.
"There are so many passionate Pittsburgh sports fans all over this country. Now, with Doug Oster's The Steel City Garden, they have one more way to show their loyalties: a black and gold garden. What a fabulous idea!" -Josh Miller, former punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers and co-author of Always a Home Game
About the author
Doug Oster is an Emmy Award-winning producer, television host and garden writer. He is co-host/producer of The Organic Gardeners Radio Show in Pittsburgh, and is the Backyard Gardener for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Doug has written three other books: Tomatoes Garlic Basic; Grow Organic; and A Gardener's Notebook: Life With My Garden.
Summary
Pittsburgh fans are now adding a cheering section to their garden, with black and gold combinations of flowers, plants and yard decor. This fun book is a how-to guide for dressing your garden in Pittsburgh colors. Doug Oster, one of Pittsburgh's best-known garden experts, presents familiar as well as unique plants, like yellow carrots, black radishes, black roses and buttercup shrubs. And he shows how to bring black and gold to the garden with pots, furniture and special focal points. The Steel City Garden will bring a touch of hometown pride to any garden. Full-color photographs throughout.
