Tag Archives: gardening books

Book Review: The Roots of My Obsession

January 4, 2013 | Kylee Baumle | 0

The Roots of My Obsession: Thirty Great Gardeners Reveal Why They Garden edited by Thomas C. Cooper 162 pages Timber Press, 2012 List price: $14.95 I’m always interested in the how and why of things, especially when it comes to …

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Book Review: The Unexpected Houseplant

November 22, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

The Unexpected Houseplant 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home by Tovah Martin 326 pages Timber Press, 2012 List price: $22.95 Just as the title suggests, you’ll find Martin’s unlikely houseplant suggestions to be a refreshing departure from …

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Book Review: American Grown

November 9, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

American Grown: The Story of the White House Kitchen Garden and Gardens Across America by Michelle Obama 272 pages, hardcover Crown Publishers, 2012 List price: $30.00 Our nation’s First Lady inspired many to give gardening a try when she led …

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Book Review: Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens

October 12, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens: 200 Drought-Tolerant Choices for All Climates by Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden 248 pages Timber Press, 2011 List price: $24.95 The Ogdens could not have known that the US would suffer one of the …

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Book Review: All the Garden’s a Stage

October 1, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

All the Garden’s a Stage: Choosing the Best Performing Plants for a Sustainable Garden by Jane C. Gates 144 pages Schiffer, 2012 List price: $29.99 With so many books available to beginning and veteran gardeners that give basic and intermediate …

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How to Improve Store-Bought Compost

September 30, 2012 | Beth Williams | 0

Want to create a compost but don’t have enough materials to get started? Deanna Caswell and Daisy Siskin of Little House in the Suburbs share how to adapt purchased compost to reflect the richness of homemade compost.

DIY Solutions for Organizing Your Potting Shed

September 23, 2012 | Beth Williams | 0

Common kitchen and office storage accessories can help organize your garden life, says Lorene Edwards Forkner, author of Handmade Garden Projects. Use these everyday items to bring order to your potting shed.

Book Review: The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns

September 7, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

The Care and Handling of Roses with Thorns by Margaret Dilloway 368 pages Putnam, 2012 List price: $26.95 The best time to write a review on a book is usually right after you’ve read it. But sometimes, taking a little …

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Book Review: Bloomin’ Tales

August 27, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Bloomin’ Tales: Seven Favorite Wildflower Legends by Cherie Foster Colburn Illustrations by Joy Fisher Hein 65 pages Bright Sky Press, 2012 List price: $9.95 Legends seem to have a universal appeal to children, even when deep down they may know …

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Book Review: A Guide to Bearded Irises

August 13, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 1

A Guide to Bearded Irises Cultivating the Rainbow for Beginners and Enthusiasts by Kelly D. Norris 348 pages, hardcover Timber Press, 2012 List price: $39.95 If you’ve ever met Kelly Norris, you know that his enthusiasm for life is infectious. …

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Book Review: Little House in the Suburbs

July 19, 2012 | Kylee Baumle | 0

Little House in the Suburbs Backyard farming and home skills for self-sufficient living by Deanna Caswell and Daisy Siskin 256 pages Betterway Home, 2012 List price: $22.99 With self-sufficiency gaining in popularity, the timing is perfect for a book like …

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