Book Review: America’s Cottage Gardens: Imaginative Variations on the Classic Garden Style
The charming image of an eighteenth century English cottage garden is a dream to most gardeners in North America but not a reality for most of us. We have a…
The charming image of an eighteenth century English cottage garden is a dream to most gardeners in North America but not a reality for most of us. We have a…
Mel Bartholomew’s book, Square Foot Gardening, was a big hit back in the 80s and this “All New” edition builds on the principals he laid out. As the author himself…
A rainy day in the garden can be a miserable experience but it doesn’t have to be. There is no point sloshing around in the mud in some old shabby…
Have you ever noticed that if a product is marked “organic” the price is higher than similar ones? Apparently a lot of people are very attracted to products, especially food,…
This large handsome book is the ultimate guide to pruning and training for experienced and novice gardeners alike. Step by step instructions are given for every pruning situation with detailed…
Ray Rogers’ work, Pots in the Garden, is a unique contribution to the large collection of books dealing with container gardening. It contains a wealth of information on all aspects…
This is my perennial bible. I could not garden without it and I use it on a regular basis. It includes all the information I need to know in order…
Every gardener has favorite perennials and has no trouble picking them out at the nursery. The hard part is picking out the ones that will both grow and look good…
The phrase that first pops into my head when thinking about this book is “user friendly’. The authors, Lewis and Nancy Hill, have a casual, friendly style of writing that…
This large, handsome book might be mistaken for a coffee table book, but it is far more. It is full of creative ideas and practical suggestions for arranging flowers that…