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Reviews July 5, 2019 Denise Pugh

Growing Perennial Foods: A Field Guide to Raising Resilient Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables, by Acadia Tucker – Book Review

You may think of perennials as ornamental, but this book guides you through the process of planting and harvesting perennial foods. Great for new and experienced gardeners alike, "Growing Perennial Foods" is worth the purchase for the recipes alone. The book starts with a short primer on general gardening topics, including composting, mulching, planting, pruning, and fertilizing, as well as watering, supporting plants, and pest management. That's followed by individual plant profiles for a wide Continue Reading →

The Spirit of Stone by Jan Johnsen - book review

Reviews March 16, 2017 Peggy Riccio

The Spirit of Stone: 101 Practical and Creative Stonescaping Ideas for Your Garden by Jan Johnsen – Book Review

In her fourth book, Jan Johnsen brings stone to life in a way that will forever change how you view and use stone in the garden. I highly recommend The Spirit of Stone to homeowners, gardeners, landscape designers, and landscape architects – there’s something in here for everyone. Continue Reading →

The Homeowner's Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook - cover

Reviews February 26, 2017 Amy Ziffer

The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook – Book Review

While this book isn't a new release, it's a timeless resource for anyone interested in using more trees and/or shrubs on their property. It covers all the bases, from design considerations to choosing the right plant for the right spot to caring for your trees and shrubs after planting. Plus, there's a beautifully photographed dictionary of trees and shrubs that will have you eager to try new varieties in your own yard. Continue Reading →

Reviews September 20, 2015 Claire Splan

Cultivating Garden Style by Rochelle Greayer – Book Review

In her book, Cultivating Garden Style, Rochelle Greayer breaks each style down to its essential elements, including plant recommendations, as she guides you through building a garden style in an authentic and customized way. Continue Reading →

Reviews September 10, 2015 Peggy Riccio

Building Soil: A Down-to-Earth Approach: Natural Solutions for Better Gardens and Yards – Book Review

Elizabeth Murphy has taken the pain out of reading and learning about soil. She demonstrates that feeding the soil (that is, feeding the living organisms in the soil) improves the soil, thus producing healthy plants. Continue Reading →

Book Review of Foodscaping by Charlie Nardozzi

Reviews August 17, 2015 Peggy Riccio

Foodscaping: Practical and Innovative Ways to Create an Edible Landscape, by Charlie Nardozzi – Book Review

Although foodscaping, or edible landscaping, isn’t new, this book opens up new ways of looking at growing plants for food within a typical suburban property. The book covers all the basics, plus provides a detailed description of 40 edible plants that look great in the landscape. Continue Reading →

Reviews May 22, 2015 Kathy Connolly

How to Mulch: Save Water, Feed the Soil, and Suppress Weeds by Stu Campbell & Jennifer Kujawski – Book Review

This book from Storey Basics is 88 pages of simple, direct and yet comprehensive text and drawings on the wonderful topic of mulch. For a beginning gardener, it’s got 98% of what you need to know. For an experienced gardener, it’s like a quick refresher course from the local Extension Center. Continue Reading →

Reviews May 5, 2015 Peggy Riccio

The Allergy-Fighting Garden by Thomas Leo Ogren – Book Review

The Allergy-Fighting Garden by Thomas Leo Ogren is the definitive book on plants, pollen, and allergies in our country. People who suffer from allergies and asthma will find this book to be an invaluable resource when planning and designing their property. Continue Reading →

Reviews April 21, 2015 Laurie Brown

The Right-Size Flower Garden by Kerry Ann Mendez – Book Review

The Right-Size Flower Garden: Simplify Your Outdoor Space with Smart Design Solutions and Plant Choices By Kerry Ann Mendez St. Lynn’s Press Hardcover, 178 pages $18.95 USD Kerry Ann Mendez had beautiful, huge flower gardens and she loved taking care of them with her husband. Then one day he broke his neck. While not paralyzed, […] Continue Reading →

Reviews March 24, 2015 Laurie Brown

Essential Perennials by Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher – Book Review

Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home Garden By Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher. Photographs by Alan L. Detrick & Linda Detrick Timber Press Hardcover, 452 pages $29.82 USD This large book looks to be the new encyclopedia for people looking for information on herbaceous perennials. It’s over four hundred […] Continue Reading →

Reviews March 10, 2015 Claire Splan

Grow a Little Fruit Tree: Simple Pruning Techniques for Small-Space, Easy-Harvest Fruit Trees, by Ann Ralph – Book Review

Grow a Little Fruit Tree: Simple Pruning Techniques for Small-Space, Easy-Harvest Fruit Trees By Ann Ralph Storey Publishing Paperback, 168 pages $12.79 USD Author Ann Ralph is on a mission: to bring the art and practice of fruit-growing within reach, literally and figuratively, of as many people as possible. Her goal is to show you […] Continue Reading →

Reviews December 14, 2014 Laurie Brown

The Nonstop Color Garden: Design Flowering Landscapes & Gardens for Year-Round Enjoyment, by Nellie Neal – Book Review

The Nonstop Color Garden: Design Flowering Landscapes & Gardens for Year-Round Enjoyment By Nellie Neal Cool Springs Press Paperback, 192 pages Available December 14, 2014 $24.99 USD / $27.99 CAD BUY IT ‘The Nonstop Color Garden’ starts with a gallery to inspire you to keep going with the book- those pictures will make you want […] Continue Reading →