Gardening Books

Book SynopsisFrom the early misfortunes of Eve, condemning her descendants to a dubious reputation for fruit management, to the acclaimed successes of plant breeders such as the eccentric Ellen Willmott who combined bankruptcy with iris breeding, the fortunes of the female gardener have been as varied as their roles.Telling the tales of the sixteenth-century housewife, who neatly sidestepped accusations of herbal witchcraft while working her plot, and the unconventional Ladies of Llangollen, who eloped together and created their gothic garden and many other women besides, A History of Women in the Garden showcases female horticulturists through the centuries. An enlightening and entertaining read that will allow the reader to gain fresh enthusiasm for even the most menial of garden tasks, and realise that hundreds of women have trod the garden path before.

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Book SynopsisCovers everything from the initial planning of your garden on paper to how to make your design a reality with planting, laying and construction guides. This single book will tell you everything you could need to know to achieve your ideal garden.Includes:* how to assess your site, create a style and source materials* advice on planting schemes and achieving year-round interest* tips on working with design principles such as scale, proportion and balance* simple instructions for hard landscapingAlan Titchmarsh imparts a lifetime of expertise in these definitive guides for beginners and experienced gardeners. Step-by-step illustrations and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through the basic gardening skills and on to the advanced techniques, providing everything you need to create and maintain your dream garden.

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Book SynopsisElevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. ‘An accessible, informative guide for beginners, but full of ideas and tips for seasoned gardeners.’ – Sunday Mirror Elevate your own green space and become a more confident and creative gardener with lessons from experienced National Trust gardeners in this comprehensive horticultural guide. The National Trust looks after hundreds of beautiful gardens of every imaginable shape and size across Britain – from the grandest country estate to the smallest cottage garden. They manage such internationally renowned gardens as Sissinghurst and Hidcote. National Trust garden staff receive countless questions from visitors about plants growing in the gardens and techniques that can be tried at home. This in-depth guide will pass on their wisdom and provide the answers you are looking for. This book is packed with images of National Trust gardens of all types, spanning over 300 years of horticultural heritage, to inspire keen amateur gardeners and aspirational novices to realise their green-fingered ambitions. Written by expert gardener Rebecca Bevan, with the help of National Trust gardeners, the National Trust School of Gardening will make you feel confident about developing your garden rather than overwhelmed with unnecessary technical detail. From herbaceous borders to gardening sustainably, roses and climbers to growing under glass, each chapter provides snippets of horticultural history, examples of best practice from National Trust gardens, unique gems of wisdom from talented NT gardeners, and lots of easy-to-follow practical advice. Featuring a wide range of National Trust gardens both large and small, formal and informal, famous and undiscovered, high maintenance and low key. The topics covered and the insightful practical guides shared are easily applicable to private gardens, enriching even the tiniest urban spaces.Trade Review‘An in-depth practical gardening book that will easily earn its keep on your bookshelf, useful for novice and experienced gardeners alike’ -- Gardens Illustrated magazine‘Brimming with easy-to-follow advice and gems of wisdom…an indispensable guide for both the keen novice and experienced enthusiast’ -- Grow Your Own magazine'This book shines a light on the traditional skills of gardening but crucially it frames this within an awareness of ecology and sustainable gardening' -- Gardens Illustrated magazine'A beautiful book to take inspiration from, and an unintimidating practical guide to designing and maintaining your own garden…a treasure chest of gardening advice and inspiration - a book to give as a gift to green-fingered friends (or yourself)' -- Lovereading.co.uk

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Book SynopsisThis complete home reference for everything you need to know about gardening-from soil and fertilizers to planting and landscaping--is now available in a convenient, compact size.

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Book SynopsisGreen up your living space with this bright, fresh, stylish introduction to choosing, caring for, and designing with houseplants.Get ready to transform your humble abode! Whether you have a funky bohemian den, a chic minimalist loft, or a closet-sized rental, indoor plants will bring a whole new level of warmth, comfort, and style into your home. In House Planted, interior plant designer Lisa Muñoz guides you step by step and room by room through picking the perfect plant for the perfect spot and incorporating plants into your indoor decor. You'll find info on plants that are hard to kill, hanging plants, succulents, air plants, and more. There are creative ideas for displaying plants, tips on caring for your new leafy friends, and primers on potting and troubleshooting. Casual and easy-going, with attainable styles and simple instructions, this short and sweet book of inspiration has everything you need, and nothing you don't, to start you off on a

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Book SynopsisDescribes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. This title is suitable for students and professionals in the fields of anthropology, botany, and naturopathy and those interested in ethnobotany and natural healing.Trade ReviewA beautiful tome I can in my leisure over the years turn to in order to expand my knowledge of the plants that cross my path. To be able to add to my knowledge of plants how they might have been used for thousands and thousands of years ... adds dignity and depth to the plant, to the culture that lived here before I, and to my own learning. This reference book is highly recommended! -- Kathryn Hall Plant Whatever Brings You Joy 20090705 This engaging read covers 82 categories of medicinal uses [and] is an easy-to-use reference perfect for the home library. Houston Lifestyles and Homes 20091201

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Book Synopsis''Essential guide . . . an invitation to a year of happy visiting'' Robin Lane Fox, Financial TimesThe Garden Visitor''s Handbook is the famous yellow ''bible'' for anyone interested in gardens and the 2022 edition is now available. Its 744 pages contain descriptions of the 3,700 gardens opening to visitors throughout England and Wales this year, and offers people unique access to the most beautiful gardens in the country. Most are privately owned and never otherwise accessible, so the book offers a magical entré to these wonderful domains.Funds raised at the gardens on their open days come from admissions, teas and plant sales and are donated to the National Garden Scheme which in turn donates the net proceeds every year to a group of nursing and health charities. Currently these donations total 3 million annually and, since its foundation in 1927, the National Garden Scheme has given away a whopping 60 million. The main beneficiaries include s

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Book SynopsisFeaturing a dozen secret gardens-hidden retreats of lush greenery, patches of sunlight, gorgeous blooms, and perhaps a weathered fountain and stone path winding its way through-this calendar is a balm for the soul. Yew-covered arches open up to a sunny garden room. Flashes of deep burgundy inspire romance in an Italian-style garden. And a cushioned bench beneath branches of blush-white "Venusta Pendula" blossoms is just the encouragement you need to sit and stay awhile. Accompanying the photographs are detailed descriptions of the featured gardens and transporting quotes. Printed on responsibly sourced paper."When you take a flower in your hand and really look at it, it's your world for the moment."-Georgia O'Keefe

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Book SynopsisIllinois gardeners now have a handy new tool for maintaining and improving their gardens throughout the year. The book combines the features of an almanac and a gardening journal. Twelve pages are dedicated to each month of the year. Beautiful full-color photographs and helpful hints specifically geared to the growing conditions of the state provide both inspiration and a practical garden planner. A calendar format and lay-flat binding allows you to keep your own notes on such variables as weather, insect and disease appearances and treatments, as well as garden highlights.

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Book SynopsisNow New England gardeners have their own version of the highly acclaimed Gardening Month by Month garden planners from Lone Pine Publishing. This book addresses the climate and growing conditions unique to the Atlantic states. Each month of the year is featured, opening with a beautiful two-page photo spread and followed by a perpetual calendar, plus tips and information and plenty of space for your own gardening notes. This easy-to-use, sturdy book with lay-flat binding features garden design, sprouting plants from seeds, container gardening, creating wildlife habitat, composting, house plants, pest control and many, many references and resources for the modern gardener, whether your backyard is in Hartford, CT, or Providence, RI.

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Book SynopsisA beautiful perpetual calendar and month-by-month guide to gardening in Minnesota and Wisconsin that you can use year after year to keep track of your garden's progress. Every month has 12 pages devoted to information about annuals, perennials, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs or houseplants. Engebretson and Williamson also include important information on first and last frost dates and illustrated tables of climate norms and extremes across the Upper Midwest along with plenty of tips that will keep your garden looking its best. Each page is designed to inspire, offer timely ideas and help plan your garden year.

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Book SynopsisA great new gardening book for Ohio! This handy omnibus guide by Ohio's Garden Sage Debra Knapke and veteran garden writer Alison Beck is packed with over 300 of the best plant varieties you'll want for your garden: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. Small enough to take to the garden center or nursery yet filled with beautiful color photos, it contains all the gardening information you need in order to decide which varieties to select and how to care for them.

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Book SynopsisBe sure to have this handy little guide with you on your next trip to the garden center. It features those varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs best-suited to Michigan growing conditions. Plant information is complemented by over 300 beautiful full-color photographs.

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Book SynopsisThis handy guide to over 300 of the best varieties for northern growing conditions features color photographs and information on plant characteristics and planting. Features hardy varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs.

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Book SynopsisWe've taken some of the work and a lot of the worry out of your next trip to the garden center. In this book you'll find over 160 accounts featuring the best plant varieties in nine categories: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. You'll also find information about each plant's special features, its habitat, height and spread, best soil, light and water conditions, and tips about the best use of the plant in your garden. Color-coded bars at the top of each page make it fast and easy to find what you're looking for.

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Book SynopsisA handy little guide that will fit easily in your backpack on your next trek to the garden center. Over 1609 accounts feature the best plant varieties for Pennsylvania growing conditions in nine different categories: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. Over 300 beautiful full-color photographs complement handy tips on what each plant needs to grow well.

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Book SynopsisTransform leaves, grass, and kitchen scraps into gardener’s gold! This easy-to-use guide shows you how to turn household garbage and backyard refuse into nutrient-filled compost that can nourish your soil and promote a thriving garden. You’ll soon be saving money, minimizing waste, and enjoying bountiful harvests.Table of ContentsHome composting - art or science?; why compost?; how decomposition works; gourmet's delight or pot-luck?; activators; composting methods to activate your imagination; what to consider before building an outdoor pile; bins, barrels and tumblers; some things you can do to speed decomposition; things you might (or should) worry about; the end product and how to use it; the times they are a-changing.

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Book Synopsis“The secret to making the most of later life is to keep doing what you love. With practical advice and gentle inspiration, Gattone shows us how gardening can work for people of any age.” —Carl Honoré, author of In Praise of Slowness You can keep gardening for life, you just need to make adjustment as you age. In The Lifelong Gardener, adaptive gardening expert Toni Gattone shares her proven methods for making your favorite hobby easier on your aging body—techniques that that will help you garden smarter, not harder. This helpful guide includes dozens tried-and-true methods that help eliminate the physical strain of gardening, like buying ergonomic tools, using raised beds, and moving tools around in bins on wheels. The Lifelong Gardener celebrates the joy of gardening, and Gattone’s message of empowerment will stir you to find joy in your garden for years to come.

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Book SynopsisGrowing Consciousness explores the links between spirituality and the garden with a focus on Ayurvedic techniques and meditation.   Through simple daily meditation practices coupled with gardening, you can marry spiritual growth and plant-based consumption to cultivate a more gratifying existence. This book forges an accessible path to self-discovery and truth; one that can apply to a small herb garden on the windowsill just as well as it would to a Buddhist Zen garden. Growing Consciousness will outline simple practices and explorations into the spiritual qualities of gardening and how one can marry spiritual growth and plant-based consumption to cultivate a more conscious and satisfying existence.  

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Book SynopsisHerbs add fragrance, beauty and practicality to your garden -- and it's easy to grow a wide variety of them just about anywhere in Canada. This book, by veteran garden writer Laura Peters, offers handy tips and advice on growing 47 varieties of herbs perfect for Canadian conditions: * Starting, maintaining and harvesting herbs * Propagation and winter care * Solutions to common garden problems. * This practical book will help you contribute to the age-old tradition of using herbs to flavour foods, give seductive scents to potpourris and perfumes, and add healthful, healing qualities to lotions and lip blams: * Exotic herbs such as kaffir lime, lemongrass, red valerian, fenugreek and stevia can be grown easily across Canada * Edible flowers such as nasturtiums and calendula can be grown for salads and flavouring in teas, honeys and butters * Fragrant herbs such as basil, rosemary and sage can be used in infusions, herbal baths and soaps.

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Book SynopsisThe Canadian prairies are an ideal place to grow a huge variety of vegetables, and there are plenty of healthful and economic benefits to having your own garden. Whether you have a traditional backyard space or several containers on a high-rise balcony, you can grow a season-long supply of tasty produce. Best-selling garden writer Laura Peters provides all you need to know to dig in: * Basics such as light, soil, exposure and frost tolerance * Almost infinite garden styles, including raised beds and limited space gardening * Preparing the garden and selecting which vegetables to grow where * Recommended varieties, including new, traditional, heirloom and unusual selections * Seasonal care, including mulching, weeding and watering * Tips throughout, including how to extend the growing season and what to do with your harvest * Organic approaches to management of pests and diseases * An appendix featuring companion plants and relationships * Helpful hardiness maps, and delicious colour photos throughout. * From A to Z--yummy asparagus, through to healthy kale and peculiar kohlrabi, all the way to colourful peppers, potatoes, tomatoes and zucchini--it's all here in this informative gardening guide.

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Book SynopsisLulah Ellender's garden in Sussex is an unruly but beloved place. It is also not permanently her own. When just a few weeks after losing her mother, Lulah is told that she and her family might have to leave the rented house that they have made their home, her immediate response is to freeze, to neglect the plants she has spent years cultivating. But before long she finds herself back in the garden, tidying, planning, and planting - putting down roots even though she may not be there to see the shoots emerge. Drawing on her intimate knowledge of this small plot of land in Sussex, as well as her visits to the celebrated gardens close by - Charleston and Sissinghurst, among others - Lulah explores the broader relationship between gardener and garden. From artistic figures such as Vita Sackville-West, Virginia Woolf and Frida Kahlo to the long-gone inhabitants of a ruined village nearby, Lulah considers the ways in which tending the soil, growing plants, and tuning into the unceasing rhythms of nature can help us live with uncertainty and bring a sense of coming home, of feeling grounded, and ultimately of finding one's time-bound place here on Earth. "A lyrical delve into how gardening literally roots us to places and helps us look towards an uncertain future with hope" - Kathy Clugston "A much-needed book that offers a deep and moving insight on motherhood, letting go, and how our gardens can help us" - Alice Vincent, author of RootboundTrade ReviewA deeply moving book that begins in shadow - with a recently-bereaved mother under threat of eviction - and becomes a light-seeking, hope-giving exploration of what it means to cultivate a garden, a life, a legacy, at a time when so many of us will forever rent, never own, the ground we hold dear. Exquisitely-written and full of tender feeling... It is a book like a secret garden, opening doors onto alternative ways of growing and grounding a life -- Tanya ShadrickWe all make our little utopias in our gardens, our attempts to reclaim memories we never had, the futures we hope for implicit in seasons of growth. They are perpetually renewed, here too, in Lulah Ellender's elegant prose and her gathering of personal histories and defiant rites, as the author proposes that optimism which is the garden, our lives, our homes, our hopes, reborn again and again -- Philip HoareThere are turns of phrase to die for in GROUNDING, and I felt like I was given a guided tour through the gardens of others by Lulah's curious eye. A much-needed book that offers a deep and moving insight on motherhood, letting go, and how our gardens can help us -- Alice Vincent, author of RootboundI read GROUNDING as I moved through a period of deep uncertainty; leaving my first garden to step towards a great unknown as a new mother with my small family in tow. Ellender's words delivered such solace; a quiet, soothing reminder that we make home through the way we spend our days - each season we pass through leaving its mark on us - allowing our story to unfurl. This story is one of resilience, honesty, hope and healing. Ellender leads us by the hand through all the gardens we both know and do not; reminding us that to sow is a way to carve a life out of uncertainty; to make room for the returning light, always -- Kerri ní Dochartaigh, author of The Thin PlacesAn intimate exploration of what it means to be rooted in place and of how a garden can become a safe haven in uncertain times -- Sue Stuart-Smith, author of The Well Gardened MindAs Lulah sows, deadheads and weeds she explores her feelings of place and identity, fear and loss. A lyrical delve into how gardening literally roots us to places and helps us look towards an uncertain future with hope -- Kathy Clugston, presenter of BBC Radio 4's Gardeners' Question TimeAn admirer of Ellender's debut Elisabeth's Lists, I also much enjoyed this beguiling blend of memoir and cultural history, in which she describes how she found deep solace in her Sussex garden, even with the threat of eviction from their rented home hanging over her family. While her first instinct was to stop cultivating altogether, she soon went back to putting down roots, even though she knew she might not see the shoots emerge. The result is an absorbing meditation on the reasons that any of us gardens, which had me longing for spring (and ordering a shedload of seeds) -- Caroline Sanderson * Bookseller *Beautifully capture[s] just how important our own patch of ground is to our sense of identity * Daily Mail *Wonderful ... Filled with such a love, such an ache, the child-like need to be understood, the human urge to foster growth -- Jen Campbell * Toast *Glorious... I've read a lot of gardening books... but I've read very few as moving and literary as Grounding * Observer *

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Book SynopsisYou know you're a gardening fanatic when...... you favour your ride-on lawnmower over your Ferrari.... you think talking dirty means whispering the word 'compost'.If this sounds all too familiar, read on to discover whether you've really gone to seed or you're just one petal short of a flower!

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Book SynopsisSeasoned gardeners, urbanites with window boxes and those who simply potter when the sun is shining will savour this miscellany of quotations and prose celebrating the great outdoors, interspersed with practical advice on everything from keeping your shed in order to bird spotting.

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Book SynopsisWhether you have a green thumb or not, you''ve likely asked yourself just what would grow in one challenging location or another. This book provides concise answers by presenting a descriptive listing of the very best plants available on the market today for a better yard. For the expert or novice gardener, this is sound advice. This title introduces the concept of growing plants for a purpose, whether it''s to provide privacy in a tiny yard or placing the right plant in a particular spot where nothing seems to grow. This is the first in a three part series.

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Book SynopsisBased on her hit Allotment Tales column for "The Scotsman and New Consumer Magazine", Antonia Swinson - the First Lady of the allotment - shares, not only her tips for gardening and allotment management, but also the effect of her time spent in the mud. Written with humour and vim You Are What You Grow is her extraordinary original vision of how the world ticks. Scything down the caricature of the allotmenteer, this is a social and political critique from an allotmenteer's point of view. Antonia explores issues such as the history of British land ownership, organic produce and self-sufficiency, community building and the psychological benefits to be found by allotmenteering. The work is divided by season with gardening tips, money saving ideas and promotion of healthy, and organic food.Trade ReviewMore a lively account of her musings over a year spent in her plot than a practical guide to growing radishes, but gives food for thought, as well as for the plate. THE SUNDAY TIMESYou Are What You Grow, Antonia Swinson's charming and amusing essays on our relationship with the earth, allotments and food and her reflections on our relationships with the land are the ideal accompaniment to Shakespeare, taking us out of our fuggy living rooms and into the reality that Shakespeare faced on his yearly returns to Stratford. THE GUIDE

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Book SynopsisAn amusing and thought-provoking compendium of columns, articles, essays and reviews from this acute, knowledgeable and irreverent commentator. In a career that has ranged from Country Life to Wallpaper* − spanning the full range between the two, and latterly including the Daily Telegraph and the New York Times − Tim Richardson has gone, both intellectually and geographically, where few other garden writers dare to tread. There are no articles here about the best ways to grow sweet peas or potatoes: Tim is more likely to venture into the realms of art, philosophy or politics. This collection contains articles which have influenced the way we think about gardens − as well as one or two which proved too hot to handle and resulted in his being fired as a columnist. Trade Review"Delightful...a great read for anyone who likes to challenge the status quo, enjoys gardening or visiting gardens and has ever wished they could stick a literary two fingers up!" * A Pentland Garden Diary *"His topics (targets?) are many and varied always spot-on, erudite and beautifully written. I could tempt you with a hundred nuggets but I won't, because every HORTUS reader should leave his armchair right now and go out to buy a copy - preferably from an independent bookseller. You will not be disappointed." -- David Wheeler * Hortus *"The perfect book for the Christmas stocking – small, compact and a little treasure. It is a collection of Tim Richardson’s columns, articles, essays and reviews and they are, first and foremost, entertaining but also informative and thought provoking. Tim Richardon’s style is witty, insightful, provocative and, above all, enjoyable and fun to read. I loved it! Loved it!" * Irish Garden Plant Society blog *"Wide-ranging..Lots of food for thought" * The Irish Garden (Pick of the Month) *“If you want a book to dip into, there is always something interesting to find. And if you want to be amused, exasperated or challenged, then read the lot. The most important thing is that on every page, Richardson takes gardens and gardening seriously.” * Thinkin Gardens *"Here is a collection of articles, essays, reviews and columns written for various publications between 2004 and 2015, on a huge variety of subjects. Some are amusing, some thought-provoking and some are downright contentious. All are worth reading. Tim Richardson is a practiced writer and reviewer of gardens, styles of gardening, designers, and gardeners both living and historic… whether you agree with his views or not, there’s no denying he expresses himself clearly and persuasively." * The Professional Gardener *“A hugely entertaining read with pieces that provide just the right amount of venom” * Gardens Illustrated *"The most independent, thoughtful, challenging gardening critic writing now. Every article here makes entertaining reading as well as being well worth pondering." -- David Sexton * Evening Standard Best Gardening Books of 2016 *"Incisive, witty, opinionated and thought-provoking, its subject matter is engagingly eclectic." -- Fionnuala Fallon * Irish Times *"There is lots of meat (or maybe high quality protein, if you prefer) in these short pieces – plenty to think about, discuss, and to challenge your thinking about gardening. And he is a good writer rich in quotable passages, sometimes cutting, controversial even. It is worth buying, this book and it is not even expensive. I wish there was more garden writing of this quality." * Tikorangi Garden blog, New Zealand *"A collection of short pieces by the marvellously opinionated, self-assured author and historian Tim Richardson...genuinely stimulating." -- Jane Powers * Sunday Times Ireland *"Informed criticism of what contemporary designers are up to is hard to find, but you can depend on Tim Richardson - the best, indeed almost the only, garden polemicist we've got." -- Ursula Buchan * Spectator * "A collection of lively articles by one of the most intelligent garden critics writing today. Richardson is not afraid to prod, tease and question received opinion." -- Caroline Donald * Sunday Times *"Witty and full of perceptive comment." * Times Literary Supplement *"Tim Richardson is our most critically intelligent, observant and humorous garden historian." -- David Sexton"Noone writes better than the English gardening scene than Tim Richardson. He has a formidable range of reference and a brilliant way with words." -- Anna Pavord

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Book SynopsisTake a delightful journey through BCs extraordinary bounty and explore the secrets of locally grown fruits and vegetables. In Jane Reids new book, Freshly Picked, foodies, locavores and gardeners will discover fascinating information about the plentiful harvests that BC farmers produce every year. In this beautiful colour edition, Reid shares valuable tips on where and when to find the freshest fruits and veggies, plus storage hints and simple recipes that bring out the full flavour of BCs offerings one fruit and vegetable at a time. With her vast collection of historical tidbits Reid shares the surprising facts about the sex life of corn, the checkered reputation of garlic, how beans saved mankind, and more. A committed locavore, Reid passes on stories of local farming, the traditions of preserving foods, and the benefits of eating locally grown fruits and vegetables. Freshly Picked: A Locavores Love Affair with BCs Bounty is an essential read for any local food lover. Season by season, Reid offers stories, memories, and tales of love and affection for the best of what BC has to offer.

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Book SynopsisThe book aims to improve horticulture production in India by sharing latest technological knowledge and experiences from experts. It highlights developments and innovations in a simple manner, using examples from Himachal Pradesh that can be replicated in other states.

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Book SynopsisA text book on this new wave (called biotechnology) in agricultural sciences and provides an interface of basic and applied sciences.

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Book SynopsisDirector of the University of Tennessee Gardens, Susan Hamilton teams up with veteran garden writer Laura Peters to present the best varieties of plants for gardens in the Volunteer State. Perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs are featured.

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Book SynopsisA handy, easy-to-use reference of the plants best-suited for Missouri gardens and covering annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. St. Louis garden writer Anita Joggerst has co-written this great garden companion that features an abundance of beautiful photographs and information about each plant''s special features, its habitat, height and spread, best soil, light and water conditions, and tips about the best use of the plant in your garden.

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Book SynopsisThis practical, inspiring book will take the guesswork out of choosing the right plants for your yard. Gardeners all over Kansas will find this a useful guide when selecting a wide range of garden plants. Over 460 varieties of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, roses, vines, bulbs, herbs and foliage plants are featured. Organized into eight groups, the plants in this book have been selected because they are virtually guaranteed to grow in Kansas. These readily available and attractive plants grow well in our climate and offer the best features for a wide variety of garden situations. Each of the 162 accounts includes height and spread, flower color and bloom time, planting information, recommended varities, hardiness zones and plenty of tips for your garden.

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Book SynopsisThe rewards of the water garden can be great. The sight of ponds and waterfalls, and the sound of running or trickling water, automatically brings a sense of calm to our otherwise hectic lives. Water gardening has become increasingly popular with gardeners in the Northwest but it brings with it some unique challenges. Water Garden Plants for Washington and Oregon is an excellent guide to getting started. The book features over 100 types of plant suitable to water garden and border plantings under Northwest growing conditions. Each account features a full-color photographic enlargement of the plant up close, as well as a picture of the plant in the garden setting. The text includes information on habitat, height, spread, hardiness, optimal growing conditions, recommended species, as well as possible problems and pests. The Plants At A Glance section at the front of the book makes it quick and easy to find any type of plant in the collection. A comprehensive 51-page Introduction covers the basics of climactic conditions in the Northwest, determining the best pond design, size and location, building a pond, establishing and maintaining pond ecosystems, types of water plants and how to buy, plant and maintain them, as well as problems and pests you may encounter. A Quick Reference Chart at the back of the book is handy when you''re in the garden and need to quickly check specific plant information. The book also features a Glossary of terms and an Index.

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Book SynopsisContainer gardening offers an exciting opportunity to have a wide variety of plants in dazzling combinations for your Midwest yard. This inspiring book is packed with easy solutions and exciting ideas for creating and maintaining planters for your garden space. Filled with more than 500 recommended plants and designs ranging from traditional to cutting edge, it will stir your imagination to be bold and brave, making your container gardens the talk of the neighborhood.

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