Beyond the Basics:
More Reference Books to Consider |
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Plant Perfect Place
by Roy Lancaster |
| Plant lists
by category- trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals for various
garden conditions. Excellent photographs, exciting new cultivars
and pertinent size information. |
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Washington
and Oregon Gardener's Guide
Proven Plants for Inspired Gardens
by Debra Prinzing and Mary Robson
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| Some great
ornamental plant picks for the Northwest garden. |
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Native
Plants in the Coastal Garden
A Guide for Gardeners in the Pacific Northwest
by April Pettinger with Brenda Costanzo
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| If you are
looking at adding Northwest native plants to your garden this
is an excellent guide. Plants are arranged by their native habitat.
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The
Inward Garden
by Julie Moir Messervy
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| Of all the
garden design books available, we find this one to be the most
inspiring. The author takes a different tack. She has identified
7 particular garden "archetypes" which create different
moods or feelings in the garden. Then she explains how to create
these archetypes. Full of wonderful photographs and beautifully
written, this is the book for your gardening soul. |
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Gardening
with Native Plants
of the Pacific Northwest
by Arthur Kruckeburg
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| This is
not a field guide but instead a resource for Pacific Northwest
Native plants that would be well situated in a garden setting.
Beautifully written. |
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Landscaping
for Wildlife in the Pacific Northwest
by Russell Link
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If you are looking at adding Northwest native plants to your
garden this is an excellent guide. Plants are arranged by
their native habitat.
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Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast:
Washington, Oregon, British Columbia
by Pojar and MacKinnon
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A field guide to native plants, which is well
organized with excellent photographs. The perfect size to
slip into a daypack for a hike.
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Shrubs & Trees for Washington & Oregon
by Alison Beck and Marianne Binetti
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Thoughtful
and pertinent information about shrubs and trees suited to
our area. This book includes excellent visuals and tips about
companion plants and placement in the garden.
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Perennials for Washington & Oregon
by Marianne Binetti and Alison Beck
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Another excellent perennial resource book
with newest cultivars listed. Look for the last in this series
called Annuals for Washington and Oregon by the same authors.
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Annuals of Washington and Oregon
by Marianne Binetti and Alison Beck
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Alison Beck and Marianne Binetti have
written a book full of practical advice, packaged in a handy
size and shape for carrying around to nurseries. And that
is just what you'll want to do, as the first few pages are
filled with a pictorial index of color photos of a great number
of annuals arranged by common name.
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Right Plant, Right Place
by Nicole Ferguson
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Plant lists for various garden conditions that include color
photographs of the plant as well as eventual size.
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The Year In Bloom, Gardening for All Seasons
in the Pacific Northwest
by Ann Lovejoy
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A month-by-month guide to garden needs, activities
and plant performers for each month. Wonderful stories and
suggestions to follow from one of the Northwest's favorite
authors.
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The
Gardener's Guide to Growing Hostas
by Diana Grenfell
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If you become passionate about a Hostas, this
book provides information about it's history, botany, propagation
as well as wonderful photographs of the most beautiful of
Hosta.
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| "The
Gardener's Guide to Growing"Series
of books published by Timber Press are the essence of each of
the perennials featured. These books are very well written and
include wonderful drawings and photographs. |
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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Clematis
by Raymond J.Evison
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The Gardener's Guide to Growing Daylilies
by Diana Grenfell
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The
Gardener's Guide
to Growing Hardy Geranium
by Trevor Bath and Joy Jones
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The
Gardner's Guide to Growing Hellebores
by Graham Rice and Elizabeth Strangman
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The
Gardener's Guide to Growing Lilies
by Michael Jefferson-Brown and Harris Howland
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The
Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons
by David Way and Peter James
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The
Gardener's Guide to Growing Salvia
by John Sutton and Paul Picton
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The
Gardener's Guide to Growing Penstemons
by David Way and Peter James
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Winter Ornamentals
by Daniel Hinkley
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Written in true Hinkley fashion, this small
gem is full of trees, shrubs and perennials with exceptional
winter interest - whether it be flowers, interesting bark
and stems or berries.
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| Other books in the
"Cascadia Gardening Series"
published by Sasquatch Books include: |
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Growing
Herbs:
For the Maritime Northwest Gardeners
by Mary Preus and Linda Quartman Younker
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North
Coast Roses:
For the Maritime Northwest Gardeners
by Rhoda Massingham Hart
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Seasonal
Bulbs:
Guide for the Northwest Gardener
by Ann Lovejoy
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Water-Wise
Vegetables:
For the Maritime Northwest Gardeners
by Steve Solomon
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