Northwest Gardener’s Handbook: Select, plan, plant, maintain, problem-solve
The Northwest Gardener’s Handbook was co-written by Pat Munts and Susan Mulvihill. It covers gardening in Washington state, Oregon state, Northern California, and southern British Columbia. It opens with a discussion of the widely-variable geological differences. They truly affect this unique growing region in the United States and Canada. The book includes details about rainfall and hardiness zones throughout the region.
Book contents:
The chapters cover sustainable landscaping and gardening, and information on soil and compost. There is also information on small-space gardening, seed-starting, and gardening in raised beds.
The meat of the book centers around 10 chapters about growing all manner of plants. This includes annuals, bulbs, edible crops, groundcovers, lawns and ornamental grasses, perennials, roses, shrubs, trees, and vines. Each chapter is packed with detailed plant profiles to ensure your success in growing them. There are also month-by-month tasks that relate to each type of plant. At the back of the book, you’ll find resources to help you expand your gardening knowledge.
Northwest Gardener’s Handbook was published in 2014. It has been one of the most popular regional titles from Cool Springs Press. Purchase your copy at local independent bookstores or at the following online booksellers in the United States and Canada.
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