Indoor gardening Books

Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered if your houseplants are silently judging you?Maybe you think you and your foliated friends are happily cohabitating. Maybe you bought them on a whim and hardly think about them anymore. Maybe things are a bit more complicated.Is it possible that your plants have inner lives that run deeper than their roots? That your fiddle-leaf fig finds you pathetic? That your majesty palm is deeply disdainful? Or that your philodendron has been eyeing your man?Just because your plants can't speak doesn't mean they don't have a lot to say. Proceed with caution. Once you peek into the tangled minds of these dirt-loving deviants, you might never feel at home with your houseplants again.

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Book SynopsisPoison has caused some of history's most dramatic deaths - yet a fine line separates healing from killing: the difference lies in the dosage! Folklorist Fez Inkwright returns to the archives to reveal fascinating stories behind a variety of lethal plants, witching herbs, and funghi.

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Book Synopsis“We work with Hilton because he’s both a plant stylist and an incredible plant-care wizard. Hilton doesn’t just teach you how to get your plants to thrive – he teaches you how to bond with them.” Apartment Therapy Bestselling author Hilton Carter brings his unique eye and love of plants to show you how to create luscious interiors that not only look amazing but are good for your well-being, too. Hilton first guides you through his own plant journey, his inspirations, and his top ten favourite house plants. He then takes you on a Journey in Greenery where he showcases the homes of 12 inspiring plant parents that demonstrate the versatility of decorating with plants. From a tiny house in Venice, California and a light-filled loft in New York City, to a Berlin apartment decorated with vintage finds, and the Barcelona home of a ceramic artist, there are ideas for all types of spaces and budgets. Hilton then sets you off on your very own plant journey, taking you room by room, profiling the plants that are most suited to each: those that thrive in the tropical humidity of bathrooms, the erratic heat changes of kitchens and plants that can live happily in the indirect light of an entryway or bedroom. Packed full of interior design advice such as using ‘statement plants’ like Fiddle-leaf figs to create a focal point, how to layer your greenery by using hanging baskets, and how to assemble the perfect plant shelf, Hilton shows you how bringing houseplants into your home creates instant impact. Be inspired to create your own Wild Interiors with Hilton’s expert styling advice, plus his hints and tips on plant care that take the mystery out of looking after your green friends.Trade Review“The LeBron James of plant styling... definitely a man you want to follow.” – Good Morning America “[A] stunning book. Once you open it, it’s hard to put it down.” – Rachael Ray “Beautiful spaces filled with plants.” – Town & Country “Hilton Carter [has] perfected the relationship between interior design and plants.” - WBUR “If you're looking for inspo, we're huge fans of. . . Hilton Carter, whose leafy Instagram feed makes us swoon.” – MindBodyGreen

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Book SynopsisLiving with Air Plants is the perfect introduction to the world of Tillandsia and the many ways they can be used to design and upgrade your home or work space. It is the work of a prominent horticulturist and a design, lifestyle and gardening expert from Japan, and displays a wonderful Japanese design aesthetic and attention to detail.Trade Review"Kashima, a botanist, and Matsuda, a garden writer, offer a helpful guide to ornamental air plants--species capable of drawing most of the nutrients they require from the air--that's so beautifully photographed it's nearly guaranteed to turn casual page-turners into rabid fanciers of the family Tillandsia…Tillandsia beginners and experts alike will be encouraged and delighted." --Publishers Weekly"Beautifully illustrated throughout, Living with Air Plants is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, and community library Contemporary Gardening instructional reference collections." --Midwest Book Review"Showing you everything from basic cultivation to creative display, this handbook and reference gives you all the basics…If you want fresh ideas for displaying air plants and other houseplants indoors, this book provides helpful tips and beautiful photos. Perfect for those who love an earthy style like I do." --Empress of Dirt blog

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Book SynopsisBen Newell has an audience of over 2 million plant enthusiasts across the world who delight in his curiosity and care for nature as he shares his terrariums on social media. In 2022, Ben received a RHS Chelsea Gold Medal in recognition of his work and was shortlisted for Garden Media Guild Social Media Influencer of the Year. He has been featured in publications such as The Spruce, Buzzfeed, and LadBible and made appearances at BBC Hereford & Worcester Bloomsbury Festival and on Michael Perry's Plant Based Podcast.

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Book SynopsisAn illustrated guide to the houseplants you need for clean and fresh air when you''re stuck at homeHow clean is the air you breathe? Plants are the lungs of the earth: they produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins. Houseplants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere. In this beautifully illustrated guide, noted scientist Dr Bill Wolverton shows you how to grow 50 plants that filter the most common pollutants, making it easy for you to purify the environments that impact you the most.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"I consider this a truly invaluable book to anyone considering having an indoor garden…I am delighted to give Indoor Edible Garden…an A rating!" — BudgetEarth.com

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Book SynopsisThis is the definitive text for potting, maintaining, and loving your houseplants.Houseplants have the power to transform any room. With their lush foliage and structural beauty, they help create indoor oases that bring a sense of tranquility to our busy lives. Fostering a connection to plants has many positive implications for us and our environment by strengthening our relationship with the natural world.In Plantopedia, Lauren Camilleri and Sophia Kaplan from Leaf Supply present the definitive guide to keeping happy, healthy houseplants in any space. Featuring:More than 130 plant profiles including foliage plants, succulents and cacti, as well as rarer gems of the plant world.Detailed care information including troubleshooting tips and tricks to ensure that your houseplants thrive.Plants for all levels of indoor gardeners, from budding novices to green thumbs and beyond.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"…richly illustrated and skillfully executed…Adventurous gardeners will find that Matsuyama's book, with its precise explanations and copious photos, ushers them into a fascinating world." -- Publishers Weekly"…a good diagnostic for folks interested in learning more about these strange and beautiful living things…the 125-plus [succulents] are well photographed and described…a glossary at the end will satisfy the more scientifically curious." -- Booklist"A clear, cohesive guide to growing succulents, with maintenance tips, characteristics and useful identification photos." -- Gardens Illustrated Magazine

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Book SynopsisFor those who want to take care of houseplants but can hardly take care of themselves, The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is the perfect handbook for even the most greenery-inept individual. We all love the idea of houseplants, and maybe you've stood by helplessly as a cactus went all slimy or you've endured the perpetual indoor autumn of an unhappy Ficus. Good news-all of the plants in this book have two things in common: They're easy to find and hard to kill. The benefits of plant ownership are legion. Studies indicate just being around plants creates a relaxing effect on people. And plants make great roommates-no Peace Lily will ever criticize you for quitting your workout video to go finish a box of Triscuits. Does your bedroom have a mattress on the floor and Christmas lights taped to the wall? Put a Money Tree in the corner. Instant upgrade! Are you a corporate lackey trapped under fluorescent lights and a drop-tile ceiling? A colorful Calathea or a chunky little Aloe could help restore your will to live. The Green Dumb Guide to Houseplants is full of useful advice, crucial dos and don'ts, and realistic inspiration for all budgets and attention spans—ensuring success to even the most risk-averse, commitment-phobic indoor gardeners.

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Book SynopsisUser-friendly and highly accessible, this is a practical, fully illustrated and inspiring guide to indoor gardening by self-taught plant enthusiast Jade Murray. Here you will find invaluable tips and advice for choosing, caring for and propagating houseplants. Having limited space is no barrier to indoor gardening. Many of these plants are perfect for small homes and space-saving ideas abound – eg vertical arrangements – whether hanging in a basket, bunched on a shelf, on a window sill or grouped on a ladder. Chapters include: the easiest houseplants to grow for complete beginners (including Chinese Money Plants and Dragon Trees) the best ‘diva’ plants for creating drama and conversation pieces (including String of Dolphins and Elephant Ear) air-purifying plants (from ferns and lilies to the Fiddle Leaf Fig) humidity-loving plants (including the Lipstick Plant and Asparagus Ferns) heat-resistant indoor plants (cacti and succulents) plants to help with pests (including Venus Fly Trap and Trumpet Pitcher) Throughout the book you will find: advice on where to best position plants in the home ideas for how to display them to best advantage, including vertical arrangements tips on soil mix, watering, feeding and trouble-shooting step-by-step photographs for plant propagation an at-a-glance summary of Jade’s ‘golden rules’ for success Jade firmly believes that plants can be restorative and therapeutic – a positive asset in any home or office. Her advice and enthusiasm shine on every page of this book – as do her glorious photographs.Trade Review"This well-illustrated and approachable guide is packed with good information on the best houseplants for beginners." * Daily Mail *

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Book SynopsisBegin your lifelong love affair with the mindful art of bonsai.Do you know your shari from your nebari? Can you tell literati styling from informal upright? Want to know how to create that gnarled and twisted look?Let Happy Bonsai guide you along the path to enlightenment, with care and display profiles for 40 top trees and fully illustrated step-by-steps of more than 20 bonsai techniques and styles.Find your perfect tree and discover how to prune, shape, and tend to its needs to create a beautiful living sculpture. Fall in love with this most meditative of garden crafts.

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Book SynopsisLearn how to transform dark and shady areas of your garden with lush, vibrant and colourful planting. Trade Review"The ultimate planting guide for any urban garden: Susanna's knowledge is extensive and her taste impeccable. I dream of a London full of Linda planting. Until then, this book will help. What a gorgeous, inspiring guide – I shall be relying on it heavily." -- Alice Vincent * author and Sunday Telegraph gardening columnist *"Susanna's take on shade planting is both practical and accessible, yet encourages experimentation, which is the joy of low-light gardening. Shady plants deserve ambassadors like Susanna: someone who can view a dim corner as an opportunity rather than obstacle." -- Matt Collins * Head Gardener at the Garden Museum *

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Book SynopsisGrow amazing plants from the comfort of your own home.This book will teach you the basics of growing fruit, vegetables, herbs, and the very best indoor flowers, as well as tips and tricks to reuse your food scraps and reduce your waste as you experiment with seeds.Did you know that you can grow a beautiful houseplant from an avocado seed? Or regrow lettuce in a matter of weeks, just in an inch of water? And you can create a windowsill of delicious herbs simply from cuttings?You don’t need a complicated toolkit to start sowing; just spades of enthusiasm and any spare containers you have lying around your home. And here’s the best part: as your windowsills begin to burst with greenery, you will reap the health benefits too – from anti-oxidants to air purifiers, as well as plants which aid good sleep, your plants will transform every aspect of your lifestyle.This gorgeous book celebrates the joy of creating something from scratch and infusing the home-grown mentality into all aspects of your lifestyle, from your mealtimes to your home décor and your wellbeing. So, just pick up a pot and start sowing your own!

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Book SynopsisYouTube sensation Ekta Chaudhary's beginner's guide "Garden Up" teaches easy plant growing at home, covering light, soil, indoor/outdoor plants, and answering all questions. Perfect for fresh, organic produce and adding warmth to your space.

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Book SynopsisFran Bailey grew up on a cut flower nursery near York, where her Dutch father Jacob Verhoef encouraged her love of all things horticultural. After studying at the Welsh College Of Horticulture, she moved to London to work as a freelance florist. In 2006 she opened her first flower shop, The Fresh Flower Company, in South London. Zia Allaway is an author, journalist, and qualified horticulturalist who has written and edited a range of gardening books for the RHS and DK, including the RHS Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowers. Zia also writes a monthly column on garden design for Homes and Gardens magazine and is a contributor to the Garden Design Journal. She runs a consultancy service from her home in Hertfordshire and offers practical workshops for beginners. Christopher Young is the horticultural team leader of the Glasshouse at RHS Wisley, the Royal Horticultural Society's flagship garden in Surrey. He is a passionate plantsman with a particular

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Book SynopsisUse the power of the humble house plant to combat the stresses of modern life!Succulents and indoor house plants may seem extra trendy right now, but these plants have more benefits than simply looking beautiful. Everyday products pollute the air in our homes and our mental wellbeing is threatened like never before. This gardening book reveals the best life-enhancing houseplants that can reduce stress, fight fatigue, and even lower your blood sugar. Winning Gold for the accompanying exhibit at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2021, My Houseplant Changed My Life draws on groundbreaking research, profiling the best air-purifying plants you can put in your home to reduce pollutant gases, particulates, and volatile compounds. Discover how these indoor plants can actively clean the air and improve your mental health through their colours, scent, habit, and nurturing needs.Explore how having leafy companions can help to unlock your potenti

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Book SynopsisThe UK''s leading gardening publisher brings you a horticultural handbook to fulfil your every need and seed! Get your gardening gloves on and join the green-fingered journey to growing herbs successfully at home. A must-have volume for first-time gardeners, Grow Herbs has tonnes of tips and tricks to sow, grow, plant and propagate a diverse range of herbs, from parsley to peppermint, bay leaves to basil, this grower''s guide truly has it all!With passion in every page, you can enjoy:-A jargon-free practical guide to harvesting home-grown herbs -Easy to follow step-by-step instructions of fundamental gardening techniques -Exploration of popular herbs as well as lesser-known options A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. But with the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career, a lot of today''s green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs.

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Book SynopsisIt may be darker outside, but we can still enjoy the benefits of nature - let Joe Sugg show you how in this essential guide to fixing your relationship with the online world by bringing nature insideFor so long, we''ve all been drowning in an endless stream of online content.NOW is the time to fix that - repair our relationship with tech, learn to check into nature, and improve our mental wellbeing.As one of the UK''s first and biggest YouTube stars, Joe Sugg knows this struggle all too well.And now he has the solution: we need to bring nature inside.In GROW, he will guide you through creative and practical ways to digitally detox wherever you live, without throwing away your tech, featuring . . . Simple ways to reduce your screen time A beginner''s guide to gardening - inside and out Wildflowers and insects to look out for in nature<

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Book SynopsisDanae Horst''s Houseplants for All is a beautiful guide to selecting and growing the right plants for your home, complete with a plant profile quiz! Turn over a new leaf with Houseplants for All, and actually keep all your plant babies happy and healthy. Use the plant profile quiz to easily find your perfect match instead of picking up whatever catches your eye at the store and hoping that it''ll survive your home and lifestyle. Whether you''re always busy and can''t remember to water, get unobstructed natural light all day, or live in the shadow of a skyscraper, a tropical oasis or arid winter-land, there is a plant that''ll thrive with you.After finding the right plants for your home, this book will help you to master plant care, complete with projects and tips for which containers work best, the best plants for small places, how to live together with pets and plants, and solutions to problems like pests, root rot, and lack of nutrients. Whether you''re an experienced plant parent or have never owned anything other than a fake ficus, this book is the perfect guide for happy plants in your home.

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Book SynopsisThe Kew Gardener's Guide to Growing Cacti and Succulents is the latest title from the Kew Experts series, giving you everything you need to master the art of growing cacti and succulents.

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Book SynopsisLearn the ancient art of bonsai with a modern twist and permission to bend the rules in Freestyle Bonsai.Trade Review..."an excellent, interesting book...not only filled with beautiful, informational pictures but all the information you need to get started and keep your bonsai alive." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *Table of ContentsIntroduction: The Bonsai MythChapter OneWHAT IS BONSAI?Chapter TwoBONSAI TOOLSChapter ThreeTREE SPECIES FOR BONSAIChapter FourREPOTTING BASICSChapter FiveBONSAI STYLINGChapter SixCARE & MAINTENANCEChapter SevenFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)Epilogue: The Bonsai JourneyGlossaryResourcesAcknowledgmentsAbout the AuthorsIndex

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Book SynopsisChoose the right houseplants for your space and then help them thrive with Houseplants for Beginners at your side. Having happy, healthy plants can make a space feel happy and healthy too. They add color, texture, and beauty—and can also improve air quality. For new plant parents eager for these benefits, this affordable, adapted edition of Houseplants by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf offers easy-to-understand information and advice. Each chapter deals with a key element of houseplant care, including light, water, soil, potting, and containers. The book also offers details on how to pick the right plants for your specific living situation.  Go beyond just keeping your plants alive to understanding how to make them thrive. With Houseplants for Beginners, you will learn:   How to choose the right plants for your space and lifestyle  The specific ne

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Book SynopsisFrom Calvert Crary and Bruce Littlefield, The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers is a comprehensive, gorgeously visual guide that answers every question you''ve ever had (and a few you didn''t know to ask!) about buying, caring for, and prolonging the lives of more than 140 different varieties of commonly available cut flowers.The Encyclopedia of Cut Flowers dives deep into the world of fresh-cut flowers, featuring unique entries for 143 different varieties of commonly available cut flowers that readers can buy at their local grocery store or flower market. Each flower entry offers authoritative tips for conditioning methods (eg-cut flowers should never be put near fresh fruit because fruit produces ethylene gas which will shorten the flowers'' life), as well as scientific and common names, best seasons for buying (eg-lilies in spring, dahlias in summer) and fascinating facts about each bloom. An introductory section offers basic tips for styling arrangements a

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"A very well-written book which I'm sure will both help and inspire those keen to have terrariums scattered about their houses." —Shakkei Journal

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Book SynopsisThe healthier your plants, the happier you'll feel!A Beginner's Guide to House Plants teaches you how to bring your indoor spaces alive with lovely and easy-to-maintain plants and how to keep them healthy. It provides detailed instructions on how you can unleash the power of plants to energize and relax you, and how to promote well-being by greening your environment. In this book you'll find hundreds of useful tips, including: How to select the right plants for your spaces and lifestyle Practical advice on purchasing, potting and styling your plants How to care for many different types of plantsfrom succulents and ferns to exotics A mini field guide to over 60 popular plants you should know about And so much more! Cultivating house plants can be both creative and fun! Plant expert Ryusuke Sakaino provides tips on how to use colors, textures, patterns and shapes to create a lush living space, with one plant or many. His gorgeous photos will inspire you to add greenery to every room i

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Book SynopsisA Field Guide to Succulents introduces you to over 200 popular succulent and cacti species including many you've never seen before!Each chapter serves as an illustrated field guide that covers the characteristics and needs of a particular succulent family, then zooms in to show you their attributes in detail and from angles that let you truly see what makes these varieties different from one another. This book gives you:All the basics on how to grow succulents and cacti successfullytools, soils, watering, placement, propagating, pest and disease prevention, and how to see them through seasonal changes so that your plants will keep growing and thrivingA stunning photo guide to over 200 plants both popular and exoticIdeas for group plantings that are attractive to the eye and congenial to the plantsTips from experienced growers on ways to approach succulent gardeningThe simple instructions are geared toward beginners; the interesting mix of plants shown and explained here will appeal tTrade Review"Fans at every level will enjoy this up-close exploration into the infinitely diverse and surprising world of succulents." —Midwest Book Review

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Book SynopsisContainer succulents designed for your space and style that thrive and look great year-round!This book is your instant guide to creating the succulent container gardens you have always wanted! The Succulents Design Book shows you how to group plants with compatible growing cycles in a way that balances their colors, shapes and sizes so the arrangements look beautiful all year long. The 36 combinations presented provide design ideas for every type of space and decorEach arrangement will thrive and look good throughout the year since the not only the shapes, sizes and colors of the plants match, but their individual growing cycles are also synchronizedPractical step-by-step instructions and layout diagrams make creating these arrangements foolproofA field guide to the 100 succulents used in the book helps you purchase the plants with confidenceIncludes information on soils, additives, watering, fertilizing, light exposure, pest management and moreThe stunning photos in this book will i

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Book SynopsisThis thoroughly updated edition of the landmark volume Growing Roses in ColdClimates includes:Trade Review"The descriptions of roses and how they should be treated in a severely cold climate are excellent." —American GardenerTable of ContentsContentsPrefaceAcknowledgments vIntroduction viiPart I The Roses 1I Individual Listings 3Climbing Roses 5Floribunda Roses 13Grandiflora Roses (Floribunda Hybrid)Tea Type Roses 23Hybrid Musk Roses 29Hybrid Tea Roses 36Miniature and Miniflora Roses 47Old Garden Roses 59Rosa alba (Alba rose) 65Bourbon rose 68Rosa centifolia (Cabbage or Provence rose) 69Rosa centifolia muscosa (Moss rose) 70Rosa chinensis (China rose) 72Rosa damascena (Damask rose) 72Rosa foetida 74Rosa gallica (Apothecary, French, or Provins rose) 74Hybrid Perpetual rose 76Miscellaneous roses 77Noisette rose 77Portland rose 77Rosa spinosissima (Burnet or Scotch rose) 78Tea rose 78Polyantha Roses 79Shrub Roses (Hybrid Shrub Roses) 85Species (Wild) Roses 115Tree Roses (Standards) 126Part II The Basics of Growing Roses 1352 Understanding Roses 137How Roses Grow 137Buying Roses 1393 Selecting and Preparing a Site 143Site and Light 143Soil and Moisture 143Spacing 150Designing with Roses 1504 Planting Roses 152Buying Bare Root Plants 152Preparing Bare Root Roses for Planting 154Planting Bare Root Roses in Pots 156Planting Bare Root Roses Directly in the Garden 157Planting Bare Root Roses in the Fall 158Planting Bare Root Tree Roses 159Buying Potted Plants 163Planting Potted Roses in the Garden 163Growing Roses in Pots 164Special Planting Decisions 165Transplanting 1655 Caring for Roses 169Water 169Mulch (Summer) 171Fertilizing 173Weeding 177Staking 178Pegging 179Disbudding 179Deadheading 180Pruning 180Winter Protection 1856 Solving Rose-Growing Problems 194Diseases and Insects 194Special Problems and Idiosyncrasies 199Marauders 2017 Propagating Roses 203Division 203Air Layering 204Ground Layering 204Pegging 205Cuttings 205Root Cuttings 208Budding 208Seed and Hybridization 2108 Special Uses for Roses 213Cut Flowers 213Potpourris (Sachets) 215Dried Flowers 216Roses as Food 217Rose Water 217Rosaries (Rose Beads), Jewelry, Art Objects 2189 Tools and Supplies 219Appendix A Insect and Disease Control 224Appendix B Rose Culture Checklist 237Glossary 239Index

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Book SynopsisAn all-in-one guide for northern gardeners seeking the perfect woody plantsTrade Review"Whatever one’s garden’s status—a new yard, a landscape under renovation, or a flimsy flower bed that needs some fortification—this book offers cold-weather comfort that northern gardeners will warm to. Written by gloves-on horticulturists who live in Minnesota, the well-organized text scrimps nowhere." —Publishers Weekly"This book will save novice gardeners years of trial-and-error disappointment, while seasoned gardeners will wish they’d had it years ago." —BooklistTable of ContentsContentsForewordEdward R. HasselkusAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. The Most Popular Shrubs and Small Trees1. Individual ListingsAbies 8Acer 13Amelanchier 20Aronia 27Berberis 32Buxus 38Caragana 43Cercis 47Chionanthus 52Clethra 56Cornus 61Corylus 70Cotinus 76Cotoneaster 81Daphne 87Diervilla 92Euonymus 96Exochorda 103Forsythia 107Hamamelis 114Hydrangea 120Ilex 129Juniperus 135Lonicera 143Magnolia 150Malus 157Microbiota 169Paeonia 173Perovskia 184Philadelphus 189Physocarpus 194Picea 199Pinus 205Potentilla 211Prunus 217Pyrus 226Rhododendron 234Rhus 245Ribes 253Salix 259Sorbus 267Spiraea 273Symphoricarpos 283Syringa 289Taxus 301Thuja 306Vaccinium 312Viburnum 321Weigela 331Wisteria 338Shrubs and Small Trees by Common Name [side bar]Apple (see Malus) 157Arborvitae (see Thuja) 306Arrowwood (see Viburnum) 321Azalea (see Rhododendron) 234Barberry (see Berberis) 32Blueberry (see Vaccinium) 312Boxwood (see Buxus) 38Bridal Wreath (see Spiraea) 273Burning Bush (see Euonymus) 96Bush Cinquefoil (see Potentilla) 211Bush Honeysuckle (see Diervilla) 92Cardinal Bush (see Weigela) 331 Cherry (see Prunus) 217Chokeberry (see Aronia) 27Chokecherry (see Prunus) 217Coralberry (see Symphoricarpos) 283Crabapple (see Malus) 157Currant (see Ribes) 253Dogwood (see Cornus) 61Filbert (see Corylus) 70Fir (see Abies) 8Flowering Almond (see Prunus) 217Fringe Tree (see Chionanthus) 52Hazelnut (see Corylus) 70Highbush Cranberry (see Viburnum) 321Holly (see Ilex) 129Honeysuckle (see Lonicera) 143Hortensia (see Hydrangea) 120Inkberry (see Ilex) 129Juneberry (see Amelanchier) 20Juniper (see Juniperus) 135Lilac (see Syringa) 289Maple (see Acer) 13Mockorange (see Philadelphus) 189Mountain Ash (see Sorbus) 267Nannyberry (see Viburnum) 321Ninebark (see Physocarpus) 194Old Man’s Beard (see Chionanthus) 52Pear (see Pyrus) 226Pearlbush (see Exochorda) 103Peashrub (see Caragana) 43Petites Poires (see Amelanchier) 20Pine (see Pinus) 205Plum (see Prunus) 217Possum Haw (see Ilex) 129Purple Leaf Sand Cherry (see Prunus) 217Re

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"In Fresh from the Garden, John Whitman folds together the joy of gardening and a love of cooking with wit and wisdom. Addressing the challenges and rewards of our cold climate, he shares his vast experience, deep knowledge, and passion for nature’s bounty. This is a monumental work—inspiring, instructive, timeless."—Beth Dooley, author of In Winter’s Kitchen: Growing Roots and Breaking Bread in the Northern Heartland"The extensive individual plant profiles...are in-depth and extremely helpful."—Library Journal"An excellent resource for home gardeners at any level, especially beginners, offering a thorough introduction to the basics of organic gardening."—Booklist"This book is an invaluable resource not just for gardeners who live in the North, but for any gardener who wants to extend both ends of the growing season."—Country Gardens"A marvelous book. While Fresh From the Garden is invaluable for gardeners in cold areas, the basic information is relevant anywhere."—Rhobin’s Garden"Whitman’s almost encyclopedic seed-to-table approach in “Fresh from the Garden” covers every aspect of the growing enterprise."—Maine Organic Farmer & Gardener"Whitman is full of such practical advice, offered in straightforward prose. This handy book is much like having a master gardener at your elbow, whispering words of wisdom."—Midwest Home"Will provide you with a single, encyclopedic source of detailed, time-tested, organic gardening advice that will help you raise your best produce yet."—The American Gardener"After decades of gardening, Whitman is still discovering new horticultural frontiers."—Columbus Dispatch "It really is quite an achievement, with a refreshing candor that you don’t often find in reference books."—Cold Climate Gardening"It’s the perfect gift for the fanatical vegetable grower in your life."—Portland Press HeraldTable of ContentsContentsAcknowledgments IntroductionPart I. The Basics of Growing Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs1. Where to Plant Tips on Choosing a Garden Site Types of Gardens Soil2. Planting Seed in the Garden Buying Seed Planting Seed Spacing When to Plant Mail Order Sources3. Starting Vegetables From Seed Indoors (Transplanting) About Seed Starting Indoors Step-by-Step Guide to Planting Seeds Indoors Buying Potted Plants4. Caring for Vegetables, Berries, and Herbs Watering Mulch Fertilizing Support Weeding Thinning Pruning Winter Protection Extending the Growing Season5. Propagation6. Solving Growing Problems Basic Tips That Help Reduce the Use of Pesticides Using Organic Chemicals Insects Disease Crop Rotation Solarization Marauders Physiological Problems7. Harvesting and Culinary Uses Harvesting Yield Storing Culinary Uses Nutrition8. Tools, Materials, and Gardening AidsPart II. Vegetables, Berries, and HerbsIndividual ListingsAmaranth (see Greens) Artichoke, globe (see Unique Plants) Artichoke, Jerusalem (see Sunchoke under Unique Plants) Arugula (see Greens) Asparagus Asparagus bean (see Yardlong bean under Unique Plants) Asparagus pea (see Unique Plants) Aubergine (see Eggplant) Aztec Red Spinach (see Lamb’s Quarters under Greens) Basil Batavian endive (see Endive under Greens) Bean Beet (beetroot) Belgian endive (see Unique Plants) Bitter melon (see Gourds under Unique Plants) Blackberry (see Raspberry) Black-eyed pea (see Cowpea under Unique Plants) Black salsify (see Salsify under Unique Plants) Blueberry Bok Choi (see Chinese cabbage) Borage (see Herbs) Borecole (see Kale) Boysenberry (see Raspberry) Broad bean Broccoflower (see Cauliflower) Broccoli Broccoli raab or rabe (see Greens) Broccolini (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Brokali (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Brussels sprouts Burdock (see Unique Plants) Bush bean (see Bean) Cabbage Cantaloupe (see Muskmelon) Cape gooseberry (see Ground cherry under Unique Plants) Capers (see Nasturtium for substitute) Caraway (see Herbs) Cardoon (see Unique Plants) Carrot Catgrass (see Greens) Cat mint (see Catnip under Herbs) Catnip (see Herbs) Cauliflower Celeriac (see Celery) Celery Celery, bulb (see Celery) Celery, stem (see Celery) Celery cabbage (see Chinese cabbage) Celery root (see Celery) Celtuce (see Lettuce) Ceylon spinach (see Malabar spinach under Greens) Chamomile (see Herbs) Chard (see Swiss Chard) Chervil (see Herbs) Chickpea (see Unique Plants) Chicory, Belgian endive (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants) Chicory, Italian dandelion (see Italian dandelion under Greens) Chicory, Radicchio (see Radicchio under Unique Plants) Chicory, Witloof (see Belgian endive under Unique Plants) Chinese broccoli (see Greens) Chinese cabbage (see Greens) Chinese flowering cabbage (see Chinese cabbage under Greens) Chinese kale (see Chinese broccoli under Greens) Chinese mustard (see Greens) Chinese spinach (see Amaranth under Greens) Chives (see Herbs) Choi (choy) sum (see Chinese cabbage under Greens) Chrysanthemum (see Greens) Chop

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