The Writer In The Garden

AUTHOR: Jane Garmey (Editor). Here is an engaging group of more than fifty gardening writers-and writing gardeners—reveling in their likes and dislikes, confessing their shortcomings, and sharing their successes and failures. The Writer in the Garden presents a colorful bouquet of prose and poetry from both sides of the Atlantic. With subjects ranging from an old-fashioned rose to ornery weeds, the hazards of rare plant collecting, and the tribulations of inclement weather, this book brings together an entertaining selection of garden writing from the past one hundred years. From Thoreau to Jamaica Kincaid, the writers and gardeners here express the trials and joys of gardening in the country as well as the challenges and rewards of trying to make things grow in the city. But whether a garden is large or small, thriving or failing, every gardener has a story. Bursting with personality, strong opinions, and bright ideas, this is a book to read and enjoy—season after season. Hardcover. 250 pages. ISBN 1-565

Redoute's Flowers

AUTHOR: Jill, Duchess of Hamilton, illustrated by Pierre-Joseph Redoute. Artist Pierre-Joseph Redouté crafted two of the most famed botanical books ever made—and his paintings alone allow us to see the remarkable plants that once flourished under the care of Josephine Bonaparte at Malmaison, her secret retreat and the setting for one of history’s most legendary love stories. In Josephine’s garden and hothouses grew flora from France, America, Africa, her native Martinque, and the then-new land of Australia. Redouté’s career spanned 70 years, and these brilliant examples display the flowers for which he is particularly famous. Hardcover. 96 pages. ISBN 0-304-35612-3.

Taylor's Master Guide To Gardening

AUTHOR: Rita Buchanan & Roger Holmes, Editors. Years in preparation, Taylor’s Master Guide to Gardening is the landmark one-volume reference that American gardeners have been waiting for. In this revised, extensively illustrated guide, gardeners will find more than 3,000 detailed descriptions of species, the essentials for creating a garden, and a complete and environmentally sound approach to garden maintenance. Written by America’s leading gardeners and horticulturists, with 1,300 full-color photographs, this new edition is a gardening reference like no other. Hardcover. 612 pages. ISBN 0-618-15907-X.

Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Organic Gardening

AUTHOR: Pauline Pears, Editor-in-Chief. Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening is the first fully illustrated, truly comprehensive guide to organic gardening. Packed with expert advice and information on both ornamental and kitchen gardens, this is the essential reference guide for all organic gardeners—whatever their level of commitment. You’ll find invaluable guidance on “going organic” and incorporating organic principles into garden planning and design; practical information on how to prepare the soil, sow, plant, propagate, and harvest your fruits and vegetables; and specially commissioned photographs illustrating key organic principles. Includes an easy-to-use reference section with an A–Z directory of vegetable crops and plant problems. Hardcover. 480 pages. ISBN 0-789-48908-2.

Attracting Butterflies And Hummingbirds To Your Backyard

AUTHOR: Sally Roth, Illustrated by Leigh Wells & Mary Woodin. Birdwatching is America’s second most popular hobby, and butterfly watching is definitely on the rise. In this guide, Sally Roth focuses on hummingbirds and butterflies. The combination makes perfect sense since both feed on nectar. Here Roth provides detailed information on the best plants to attract these beautiful creatures, as well as gardening design strategies to create an ideal butterfly and hummingbird backyard habitat. Also included are a field guide of 16 hummingbird species (all that exist in North America) and 75 of the most popular butterfly species, clear instructions for fun projects (like a special spray bath so hummingbirds can bath in flight), an explanation of butterfly life cycles, and advice on providing nesting sites and materials for hummingbirds. Paperback. 256 pages. ISBN 0-875-96888-0.

The Practical Guide To Container Gardening

AUTHOR: Susan Berry & Steve Bradley. Gardening in containers offers boundless possibilities for cleverly decorating small areas indoors and out. Plus, container gardening is a manageable and fun way for anyone to garden. This inspiring and beautiful step-by-step book on the fastest-growing category in gardening is a comprehensive reference to what containers work best for what plants, seasonal planting schemes, simple planting techniques, and plant maintenance. With this book, anyone can explore the joys of gardening, whether they live in a rural setting or a city apartment. Paperback. 160 pages. ISBN 1-580-17329-2.

A Nature Lover's Book Of Quotations

AUTHOR: Tom Crider, Editor, illustrated by Thomas W. Nason. This elegant gift book contains over 600 selected quotations and excerpts from philosophers, sachems, scientists, conservationists, poets, and others—all in one handsome volume. Full of insightful and inspiring observations, this collection covers topics like beauty and conservation, weather and wonder. Beautifully designed, with 40 wood engravings by Thomas W. Nason, a fine linen binding, and a bookmark ribbon. Hardcover. 272 pages. ISBN 0-967-94300-0.

Ann Lovejoy's Organic Garden Design School

AUTHOR: Ann Lovejoy. As one of America’s most well-known and widely respected gardening gurus, Ann Lovejoy is frequently asked how she gardens so successfully. This book is her answer. An energetic, inspiring teacher, Lovejoy uses photographs from her own naturalistic, organic gardens to guide readers through every step of designing and planting beautiful, low-maintenance gardens that reflect the personal styles of their creators. Using solid organic principles, both in design and care, Lovejoy addresses the specific requirements of each of the country’s growing regions. Clear, concise lessons are presented in a gorgeous, full-color format, and the volume concludes with 30 workbook pages of hands-on “homework” to help readers plan their own gardens. For those who can’t make the trip to Lovejoy’s real-life gardening school, this book is the next best thing to being there. Hardcover. 280 pages. ISBN 0-875-96836-8.

Henry Mitchell On Gardening

A Harvest Of Herbs

The Gardening Book

AUTHOR: Jane Bull. A wonderful introduction for kids to gardening, this book is packed with projects for outdoor gardens and indoor fun. Easy to read and follow instructions to create a meadow in a bucket, grow a giant squash or a miniature flowerbed. The ultimate gardening adventure for all budding gardeners. Hardcover. 48 pages. ISBN 0-789-49216.

The Garden Entertaining Cookbook

Front Yard Gardens

AUTHOR: Liz Primeau. Photography by Andrew Leyerle. Packed with practical tips and beautiful photographs, Front Yard Gardens explores the history of the lawn and our attachment to it. The book contains examples of front yard gardens from more than seventy gardens across North America and provides step-by-step instructions to start and grow your own front yard garden. Liz Primeau transformed her lawn in a quiet suburb to a mixed garden with a profusion of flowering plants, shrubs, and cacti. She now enjoys an eye-catching front garden that requires no chemicals and less watering than her lawn. This book includes overall planning and design, and outlines the steps for removing the grass, enriching the soil, and planting. The book is divided into several types of front yard gardens, including cottage, minimalist, secret, neighborhood, downtown, and natural. She discusses the key elements of each style, gives tips on how to create and maintain the garden, and provides a list of complementary plants. Paperba

Eat More Dirt

Dirr's Hardy Trees And Shrubs

A Clearing In The Distance

AUTHOR: Witold Rybczynski. In a brilliant collaboration between writer and subject, the bestselling author of Home and City Life illuminates Frederick Law Olmsted’s role as a major cultural figure and a man at the epicenter of nineteenth-century American history. We know Olmsted through the physical legacy of his stunning landscapes—among them, New York’s Central Park, California’s Stanford University campus, Boston’s Back Bay Fens, Illinois’s Riverside community, Asheville’s Biltmore Estate, and Louisville’s park system. He was a landscape architect before that profession was founded, designed the first large suburban community in the United States, foresaw the need for national parks, and devised one of the country’s first regional plans. To this day, Olmsted’s ideas about people, nature, and society are expressed across the nation-above all, in his parks, so essential to the civilized life of our cities. Paperback. 480 pages. ISBN 0-684-86575-0.

Armitage's Garden Perennials

AUTHOR: Allan Armitage. This volume is a comprehensive single-volume photographic resource on perennial flowers from one of the plant world’s most influential figures. The book’s greatest strengths are the quality of the more than 1,400 photographs, all taken by the author, and the concise delightful text, like a private tutorial with a master teacher. The encyclopedia is rounded out by more than a dozen extensive lists of plants suitable for particular situations or uses, including plants for wet places, for drought tolerance, and for fragrance or color. Hardcover. 324 pages. ISBN 0-88192-435-0.

Attracting Birds To Your Backyard

AUTHOR: Sally Roth. This comprehensive, A-to-Z guide will help serious and casual gardeners alike choose the specific plants, flowers, shrubs, and trees for attracting some of the best-loved birds, including bluebirds, warblers, goldfinches, and cardinals. Paperback. 308 pages. ISBN 0-87596-892-9.