Northwest Gardener S Handbook

Author : Pat Munts,Susan Mulvihill
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2015-01-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781627885522

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Northwest Gardener's Handbook by Pat Munts,Susan Mulvihill Pdf

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!

Author : Ann Lovejoy
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 157061198X

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The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening by Ann Lovejoy Pdf

In her latest book, Ann Lovejoy covers every corner of natural gardening in the Pacific Northwest. All the steps are here in detail, from landscaping and design to soil prep and planting beds. She explains organic approaches to ground covers, lawns, shrubs, trees, and more, all with an eye to building a beautiful and sustainable garden that’s friendly to people, pets, and wildlife, and that flourishes without chemical fertilizers and pest controls. 100 color photographs enhance this complete and practical manual of ornamental gardening.

Author : Paul Bonine,Amy Campion
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604698367

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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Paul Bonine,Amy Campion Pdf

A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener’s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region’s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region’s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.

Author : Lisa Taylor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Organic gardening
ISBN : 0931380200

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Maritime Northwest Garden Guide by Lisa Taylor Pdf

Author : Linda Gilkeson
Publisher : New Society Publisher
Page : 526 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781771422307

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Backyard Bounty by Linda Gilkeson Pdf

“Very likely the best book ever written on growing food in the Pacific Northwest, and it sets a whole new standard for garden writing.”—Mark MacDonald, West Coast Seeds Grow more food, with less work, in any yard—now completely revised and expanded! Are you itching to start your own garden or grow more in the one you have, but feel that gardening is too challenging or time-consuming for your busy schedule? Now completely updated and expanded, Backyard Bounty will demystify gardening, bringing it back to the down-to-earth, environmentally practical activity that anyone can enjoy. Author and master gardener Linda Gilkeson covers everything you’ll need to grow a successful garden, including: Planning your garden and preparing the soil Organic fertilizers and simplified composting Planting for winter harvests and intensive planting schedules Comprehensive information on pests, diseases, and working with an unstable climate Greenhouses, tunnels and containers Organic pest management. Packed with a wealth of information specific to the Pacific Northwest, this complete guide emphasizes low-maintenance methods, covers problems related to common pests and climate concerns, includes a monthly garden schedule for year-round planting and harvesting, and features plant profiles for everything from apples to zucchini. Perfect for novice and experienced gardeners alike, Backyard Bounty shows how even the smallest garden can produce a surprising amount of food twelve months of the year. “Backyard Bounty is remarkably thorough, from roots to pests to pruning to crowns, and it inspires even the experienced grower. Just like homemade soil for a bedding plant, this book is loaded with the richness we need in order to feed ourselves.”—Lyle Estill, author of Backyard Biodiesel

Author : Paul Bonine,Amy Campion
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-27
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604693331

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Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Paul Bonine,Amy Campion Pdf

The climate of the Pacific Northwest presents its gardeners with a unique set of opportunities—ample rain, great soil, and moderate temperatures—and challenges—brief summer heat, wet winters, and ever-present slugs and snails.Growing the Northwest Garden tackles these problems in a fresh and comprehensive way. This practical handbook includes everything a home gardener needs to successfully garden in the region. It explores popular gardening styles like Japanese gardens, herbaceous and mixed borders, tropical gardens, rock gardens, and woodland gardens. Plant profiles for hundreds of ornamental plants highlight the best annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and bulbs for the region. And a comprehensive review of the region's climates, microclimates, and zones help gardeners with site selection, soil preparation, maintenance, and plant selections.

Author : Daryl Beyers
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-02-18
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604699845

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The New Gardener's Handbook by Daryl Beyers Pdf

“Gardeners just starting out will earn a sense of accomplishment and a good dose of knowledge.” —Booklist Every new gardener has to start somewhere—and the process can be intimidating. Knowing when and what to plant, how to care for the plants once they’re in the ground, and how to keep pests and diseases away is a lot to take on. Luckily, Daryl Beyers—an expert from the New York Botanical Garden—has written what will be a go-to resource for decades to come. The New Gardener’s Handbook is a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of gardening, based on the introductory gardening class that Beyers teaches at NYBG. Readers will learn about soil, plant selection, propagation, planting and mulching, watering and feeding, pruning, and weeds, pests, and diseases. The information applies to both ornamental and edible plants. Featuring inspiring photography and helpful illustrations, The New Gardener’s Handbook gives home gardeners a foundation upon which they can grow, and encourages them to apply the lessons they’ve learned in an intuitive, natural way.

Author : Melinda Myers
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760372708

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Midwest Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition by Melinda Myers Pdf

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, gardeners in the north central US are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden. If you live in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, or South Dakota, the environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success: Profiles of more than 250 plants proven to thrive in the Midwest’s climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, help you select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you’re a first-time Midwestern gardener. Author Melinda Myers addresses the many challenges of growing in the Midwest, including a changing climate and unique soil and pest troubles. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Midwestern states. Whether you live in Minneapolis, Kansas City, Cleveland, Des Moines, or somewhere in between, Midwest Gardener’s Handbook has you covered. Midwest Gardener’s Handbook is part of the Gardener’s Handbook series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Florida Gardener’s Handbook, Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook, Northwest Gardener’s Handbook, and many others.

Author : Ann Lovejoy
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-30
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781570618789

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The Ann Lovejoy Handbook of Northwest Gardening by Ann Lovejoy Pdf

The organic gardening movement has been long established among vegetable growers. With the mainstreaming of ideas about environmental and ecological preservation, the organic movement has come to ornamental gardening. And one of the primary spokespeople for that movement is Sasquatch’s longtime author Ann Lovejoy. This new book is a complete handbook for ornamental gardening follows the principles and techniques of organic and sustainable gardening. Gardening naturally does mean going without products like Roundup, Weed and Feed, and chemical fertilizers. It also means that gardeners may opt for a selection of native plants that are compatible with local climate and soils. Some of the paradigm shift has to do with getting over the notion that one’s garden needs to be as spotless and tidy as something on a magazine cover. Gardening is all about process, and the methods that Ann Lovejoy explains in this book emphasize good soil preparation, composting, drainage, mulching, and right plant selection. This comprehensive book covers the steps from landscaping and designs to soil preparation to planting beds. She covers all of the elements of the garden: ground covers, lawns, shrubs, bulbs, trees – all with an eye to building a sustainable garden that grows without chemical fertilizers and pest control. You can try to make an Arizona backyard look like a Connecticut estate, but it’s going to take a lot of work, constant maintenance, more water than all the other gardens on your block, and a fat checkbook. There’s a simpler, more gratifying way to garden that is also good for people, pets, and wildlife. This practical book tells gardeners how to achieve that.

Author : Ray McNeilan,Jan McNeilan
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 1997-04-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781461662143

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The Pacific Northwest Gardener's Book of Lists by Ray McNeilan,Jan McNeilan Pdf

The Pacific Northwest Gardener's Book of Lists is the definitive gardening guide for gardeners in this area. Included are such interesting lists as: annuals that attract beneficial insects, perennials for autumn color, hostas for full sun, annuals for dry shade, trees with weeping character, and more.

Author : Susan Mulvihill
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780760370063

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The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook by Susan Mulvihill Pdf

Identify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook.

Author : Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall
Publisher : Timber Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2009-09-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781604691610

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The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest by Carol W. Hall,Norman E. Hall Pdf

Tired of being lumped into the unwieldy category of a western garden? Frustrated by the lack of reliable, practical information about gardening in the Pacific Northwest? No longer! The Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest presents all the information a gardener—whether novice or expert—needs to keep their garden beautiful and thriving. With a combined 100 years of gardening experience in the Pacific Northwest, the authors clearly explain the unique challenges and joys of gardening in the region. By dividing the Pacific Northwest into seven subregions, they help readers to better understand the climatic and geographical factors that shape their gardens. This complete guide includes extensive profiles of plants that are ideally suited to the region, including perennials, ornamental grasses, bulbs, groundcovers, roses, shrubs, trees, and climbers. The month-by-month gardening calendar describes what weather patterns to expect, what's in bloom, and what garden tasks are best done in that month. With additional chapters detailing the most common gardening problems and recommendations for effective, nontoxic ways of dealing with them, this book is nothing short of essential.

Author : Mary Preus
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1570611726

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The Northwest Herb Lover's Handbook by Mary Preus Pdf

The Northwest Herb Lover's Handbook teaches readers how to grow, decorate, heal, and cook with herbs that are native to, or thrive in, the Northwest climate. Mary Preus provides a delightful entry into the world of herbs with detailed instructions for growing 50 herbs and ideas for how to enrich your life through their use. Easy and delicious recipes, herbal crafts and gifts, landscaping with herbs, traditional and modern medicinal use, aromatherapy-it's all here in The Northwest Herb Lover's Handbook.

Author : Katie Elzer-Peters
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-08
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760372692

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Mid-Atlantic Gardener's Handbook, 2nd Edition by Katie Elzer-Peters Pdf

In this revised and updated 2nd edition of Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook, gardeners in the mid-Atlantic states are handed all the know-how they’ll need to grow a lush, productive garden. If you live in Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington DC, Virginia, or West Virginia, the environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success: Profiles of more than 250 plants proven to thrive in the mid-Atlantic’s climate, including shrubs, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, herbs, vines, and more, you’ll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful information highlights sun and shade requirements and offers clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey—even if you’re a first-time mid-Atlantic gardener. Author Katie Elzer-Peters addresses the many challenges of growing in the mid-Atlantic, including a changing climate and unique soil and pest troubles. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to those in the region. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the mid-Atlantic states. Whether you live in Pittsburgh, Richmond, Baltimore, NYC, or somewhere in between, Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook has you covered. Mid-Atlantic Gardener’s Handbook is part of the Gardener’s Handbook series from Cool Springs Press. Other books in the series include Florida Gardener’s Handbook, Midwest Gardener’s Handbook, Northwest Gardener’s Handbook, and many others.

Author : Christina Pfeiffer
Publisher : Cool Springs Press
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-01
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780760354841

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Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening by Christina Pfeiffer Pdf

Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening is the definitive guide to successful gardening year-round in the Pacific Northwest -- states include Washington, Oregon, British Columbia (Canada), and Northern California. Do you live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you care about landscaping and gardening? Say no more--we've got the perfect book for you! Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening takes the guesswork out of gardening for anyone living in the region (Northern California, Oregon, Washington, or British Columbia). This garden guide is full of critical gardening when-to's and how-to's, along with illustrated step-by-step instructions that will keep your garden thriving all year round. Authors Christina Pfeiffer and Mary Robson are Pacific Northwest gardening experts. They know this cool, wet, vivacious region inside and out and have written extensively on the subject. Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening combines the shared knowledge of Pfeiffer and Robson in one easy-to-read guide. Here, you will find brilliant Pacific Northwest garden photography and the most current growing information available. Complete with specific advice on growing: Gorgeous annual and perennial flowers Strong trees Flowing groundcover Flowering shrubs Verdant lawns You won't find a better, more complete reference book for your region, so look no further!