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pp. 160, b/w and color illustrations. “In a small town in Saskatchewan, a young woman named Lois once declared, ‘I’ll never marry a farmer!’ Time and chance, however, conspired to unite here with Ted Hole, a determined young agricultural student. Together, they created a life farming on the banks of the Sturgeon River in St. Albert, Alberta. From that unlikely beginning, Lois has grown to be one of Canada’s best known and most respected gardeners. Lois Hole invites you to share her stories of the fascination and frustration of gardening, the endless miracles of learning, loving, and growing. These humorous and touching tales take you beyond life on a Prairie farm and will strike a chord with each and every reader. The friendly, practical advice you’ve come to expect from Lois is here as well, ‘I’ll Never Marry a Farmer’ contains practical information on twenty-eight of the most popular garden vegetables, including planting dates, typical yields, Lois’ favourite varieties, quick tips and tricks, and much more. And perhaps best of all are the more than two hundred gorgeous photographs. Warm, funny, and moving, Lois’ stories offer a gentle, inspiring look at life, learning and vegetable gardening. ‘I’ll Never Marry a Farmer’ is a treasure to cherish and enjoy time and again.”