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Book SynopsisTrade Review"Kruckeberg and Chalker-Scott’s book will surely be a go-to resource for many gardeners in the Northwest. If you have a dog eared, misplaced, lent out or never owned previous editions of this detailed guide, you’ll be impressed by the third edition, which is practical and attractive."
* The Oregonian *
"An excellent new book, Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest, is perhaps one of the best recent publications on [using native plants]. What’s unique about this book is the depth of knowledge and the practical approach it recommends when dealing with gardens of all types. Being the third edition of this book, it has been updated with beautiful images and information more relevant to today’s gardens."
* Vancouver Sun *
"Leafing through the colourful pages of this extensive and timely guide is an eye-opener onto the many, varied points of interest and charm that native plants can bring to gardens."
-- Helen Chesnut * Victoria BC Times Colonist *
"This book is a must have for gardeners of the Pacific Northwest."
* Birdbooker Report *
"This book provides succinct and visually gorgeous information to guide readers in growing native plants in home gardens. It’s definitely worth upgrading to the new edition; it contains a wealth of recommendations."
* Bulletin of the Native Plant Society of Oregon *
"A glorious guide to integrating native flora into our less-wild domestic landscapes."
* Seattle Times / Pacific NW Magazine *
"If you’re familiar with the older editions, the first thing you’ll notice in the new book is the inclusion of many color photographs—almost one for every text entry. . . . For those new to this book, the breadth of the plant selection may be surprising—as we have many garden-worthy natives. . . . Chalker-Scott has [also] added a new chapter that brings her signature work on horticultural science to the establishment and maintenance of a garden rich in native plants. . . . The serious native plant gardener should have [this book] in the home library."
* Washington Park Arboretum Bulletin *
"Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest is a science-based reference book that deserves a special spot on your bookshelf."
* South Sound Magazine *
"[T]his book provides succinct and visually gorgeous information to guide readers in growing native plants in home gardens. It’s definitely worth upgrading to the new edition; it contains a wealth of recommendations."
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