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Northwest Gardener's Handbook: Your Complete Guide: Select, Plan, Plant, Maintain, Problem-Solve - Oregon, Washington, Northern California, British Columbia Paperback – December 16, 2014

by Pat Munts (Author), Susan Mulvihill (Author)
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The complete guide to select, plan, plant, maintain, and problem-solve for gardeners living in the Northwest (including Oregon, Washington, northern California and British Columbia). The Northwest Gardener's Handbook is filled with all the need-to-know information to make your Northwestern garden a success. This book is the when-to, how-to, and what-to of gardening for the more experienced gardener. "When to" information assists gardeners with the proper care and timing for everything from planting to watering. "How to" gives you the best methods needed for your garden. "What-to" covers the climate and topography of the region and the best way to manage and choose annuals, perennials, bulbs, edibles, groundcover, roses, shrubs, trees, vines, native plants and many more types of plants and situations. A section devoted to water-wise gardening offers insight into a key component of every garden which is especially in this region. Save water, money and time with Pat's tips!

Gorgeous, full-color photographs provide at-a-glance information on the best plants to use in any situation. Create the best garden possible, using information designed for your specific needs. Whether you're designing a garden from scratch or maintaining one that you've had for years, this is the book for you!

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    December 16, 2014
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  7. ISBN-10
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"This 256-page trove is brimming with 384 gorgeous color photographs and information detailing the various regions in the Northwest. It contains the most clear description of the various microclimates I've ever read - temperature ranges, precipitation totals, variations in soil geology." - Oregonian.com



"Ideal for new gardeners, or those new to gardening in our climate; the "Garden Know-How" section alone could launch someone on their way to a satisfying experience." - Seattle Times

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Pat Munts (Spokane, WA) is the small farm and acreage coordinator for WSU Spokane County Extension and the Spokane Conservation District, and advises small farm producers and landowners on how to manage their land, crops, animals and businesses. She also serves as a regional director for the Garden Writers Association. As a freelance garden writer, Pat has shared her gardening experiences and knowledge as a freelance columnist for the Pacific Northwest Inlander, The Spokesman-Review's "Voices" column, and as the eastern Washington editor of Master Gardener magazine. On the national level, Pat has written for GreenPrints and The American Gardener, and she is the author of Cool Springs Press' Northwest Gardener's Handbook (2014). Pat and her husband Steven still garden on their Spokane Valley property.

Susan Mulvihill is a long-time garden columnist with The Spokesman-Review, a Master Gardener, and author of the blog, Susan’s in the Garden. Susan and her husband, Bill, live in Spokane, Washington, where they tend five acres. Susan is known for her down-to-earth approach to teaching and writing that appeals to beginning and experienced gardeners alike. Her humor and enthusiasm for gardening are evident in the hundreds of how-to-garden videos found on her YouTube Channel. In 2019, Susan was the recipient of the Media Award given by the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State.

Susan is passionate about vegetable gardening and following organic practices. She is co-author of Northwest Gardener’s Handbook and author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. In addition to being a prolific writer, Susan is also a garden photographer.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; Illustrated edition (December 16, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1591866065
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591866060
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.76 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.55 x 0.75 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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    Susan Mulvihill is based in Spokane, Washington, USA, where she is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper. In 2002, she became a Master Gardener affiliated with Washington State University, which gave her the opportunity to answer questions from gardeners facing challenges from insects, plant diseases, animals, the weather, and other issues that crop up along the way.

    Susan has long believed that everyone can and should grow a garden and has made it her mission to provide the information and solutions to a wide audience both nationally and internationally. She also strongly believes in the importance of using organic methods. Her website, SusansintheGarden.com, contains the wealth of gardening knowledge that she has learned over the years and is very willing to share with everyone!

    Another way Susan educates about gardening is through the 400+ how-to-garden videos she has hosted and produced on a wide variety of topics. You can find them on her YouTube channel, youtube.com/SusansintheGarden. She is also a botanical photographer.

    In addition to being the author of "The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook" (2023) and "The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook" (2021), she is also co-author of the "Northwest Gardener's Handbook" (2014). All titles are published by Cool Springs Press.

    Susan posts daily to her Facebook page (facebook.com/SusansintheGarden) and Instagram feed (instagram.com/SusansintheGarden).

    She is a member of the professional organization, Garden Communicators International, and has won awards for her writing and website design. Susan is a sought-after lecturer for gardening events.

    In 2019, she was the recipient of the Media Award from the Master Gardener Foundation of Washington State for her "many contributions to the coverage of gardening topics, education, and demonstrations that emphasize the Washington State University Extension Master Gardener program."

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Victoria Y. Lauber
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource!
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
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This book is a delight to use! Beautiful color pictures with great descriptions are used throughout the book. I really enjoyed using and viewing all the sections of this handbook. Lots of great information specific to the Northwest garden. Love it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The region-specific information is so helpful
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My husband and I recently purchased an older home which is overdue for some updates, including the yard. After spending HOURS UPON HOURS on Pinterest to try finding the right kind of information specific to the PNW, I finally decided to pursue an actual book for PNW gardening. I'm so glad that I did, the info in this book is making it so much easier to plan out landscaping projects!

The authors have done a great job outlining all the various plants by region, and have categorized them in a logical way. It's been helpful on our budget to know what we need when going to the nursery as well. Plus a little fun bonus is that when we are walking through our neighborhood we are able to spot and identify some of the native shrubs and flowers.

I will say the only thing is that while the book does outline average size of the plants, it's not super specific on planting depth, spacing, etc. Most of the "instructions" that come from the nursery do provide that detail, so it's not a deal-breaker for us.

We liked the concept so much we got our Mom one for mother's day for their new home across country. She loves it!
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J. Gibbs
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully crafted book that every Northwest gardener should have on ...
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2015
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Beautifully crafted book that every Northwest gardener should have on his or her shelf! The photography illustrating shrubs, plants, and flowers is excellent, and the writing is clear, easy to read and understand, and it's also friendly and warm - as if you and a friend are walking through the garden and you're getting the best possible advice on what, how, and when to plant. Author Pat Munts is a well-known garden and plant expert with decades of experience in the Pacific Northwest and a trusted resource when it comes to this topic. And if you don't personally need this book (and you do need this book if you have any type of yard!), it's perfect as a gift for someone who does.
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GramFall4
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Gardening Companion
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2016
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This is now my go-to book for gardening here in the Pacific Northwest. It's well laid-out and easy to find information on everything you would expect, from annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. I do with it included information on pest control and diagnosing problems on plants in our area.
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louise Anne
5.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a Gift
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2020
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I bought this as a gift and she loved it. It is full of great photos and wonderful information and guides.
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BETH
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2022
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I loved how it has a month-by-month task list for each type of plant. Very helpful!
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Jeffrey Neuberger
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely the best gardening book for the NW
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2017
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Absolutely the best gardening book for the NW. I purchased one for myself, and both my (adult, home-owning) daughters kept borrowing it. I purchased 2 more, one for each of them so my copy would be available for me. My son is getting married this summer and his fiance is an avid gardener. I bought an additional copy for her and she is delighted.
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Mark D. Sytsma
3.0 out of 5 stars recommends invasive plants
Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2021
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Did not add much to already published basic garden info. Too many invasive plants included in the book's recommended ornamentals. Irresponsible!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Local knowledge
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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I really enjoyed how this book is laid out and how it reads. Informative and easy to reference.
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