The Complete Guide to Northeast Gardening (Black & Decker)
by Lynn M. Steiner
"Provides a practical approach to gardening for the novice to intermediate gardener. Includes plant species descriptions, time-saving techniques and regional information for the Northeastern states"--Provided by publisher.
Vegetable Gardening for the Midwest
by Colleen Vanderlinden and Dr. Laura Peters
Gardening Month by Month in Minnesota and Wisconsin
by Don Engebretson and Don Williamson
Wild Plants in Flower--Wetlands and Quiet Waters of the Midwest
by Robert O. and Anne Petty and Diane Korling
The story that unfolds in this little volume—in ethereal photographs, perceptive essays, and revealing wildflower species descriptions—is a most moving experience in nature appreciation. Savor every image and word." —from the Foreword by Marion T. Jackson, author of 101 Trees of Indiana and The Natural Heritage of Indiana This lovely and thoughtful volume pays tribute to the native plants characteristically found in the Midwest’s quiet waters, as distinct from its flowing streams. While most of...
It's all here---step-by-step guidance for gardening success in Michigan's varying soil types and often difficult climate. Veteran garden writer Jerry Minnich presents detailed directions and practical tips for growing vegetables, herbs, flowers, landscaping plants, and house plants, as well as dependable advice on hundreds of garden operations. Minnich begins where gardening begins---in the soil---as he tells how to build a healthy and productive soil, and how to solve soil problems. In subsequ...
Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Upper Midwest Gardening
by Lynn M. Steiner
Black & Decker the Complete Guide to Western Plains Gardening
by Lynn M. Steiner
One of the latest trends in home horticulture is regional gardening, but most popular garden books and syndicated columns are written by authors on the East and West coasts. Possum in the Pawpaw Tree is aimed at the heartland of the United States, where "normal" weather means bitter winters, torrential spring rains, and summer drought. Since such normal weather is assured, midwestern gardeners must be prepared for the unexpected. Inspired by actual gardeners' inquiries, each chapter deals with s...
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies: Southeast
by Jaret C. Daniels
Plan Your Landscape or Garden to Help Beloved Backyard Visitors The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to those who appreciate watching them. Now, you can turn your yard into a perfect habitat that attracts them and, more importantly, helps them thrive. Acclaimed author and expert entomologist Jaret C. Daniels provides all the information you need in this must-have guide for northern Florida, Georgia, Ken...
Horticulture and landscape design flourish in tandem at Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects, one of the most dynamic firms in Chicago today. In Movement and Meaning, this landscape architecture firm reveals how they embed plant material into their projects, embracing biological changes wrought by time. Readers will come away with an understanding of both the art and the science that goes into creating a rich experience through innovative landscape architecture techniques. Over the past twenty...
