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Jan 6, 2020 · Here are 10 books every gardener should read (and own, so you can dog-ear them): Photography by Clare Coulson, except where noted. 1. The Well-Tempered Garden. Above: The Well-Tempered Garden by Christopher Lloyd is available in paperback on Amazon. If you read one gardening book, then this should probably be it.
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For people who just want “the answers”, here’s the list. For everyone else, scroll down to find out more about each book. Best for beginners: Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening* Best reference book: Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening* Best for creating a flower garden: The Flower Gardener’s Bible* Best for perennial pruning: The Well...
If you are new to gardening, then this is the book for you. Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardeningcontains everything a beginner needs to know to get started. Rodale is one of the leading publishers on organic gardening. And I believe if you’re just starting out, you may as well go organic right from the beginning. This book walks you through all the bas...
If you prefer a book that you look things up in (rather than reading something from cover to cover), Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardeningis a great option that can be used by both beginners and experienced gardeners. It contains an alphabetical listing of everything gardening – trees, shrubs, perennials, fruits and vegetables as well...
If you you want to learn more about creating and maintaining a flower garden, The Flower Gardener’s Bibleis a great resource. It starts with an in depth description of everything you need to know to grow annuals and perennials – soil, planting, transplanting, pests, growing from seeds, dividing, etc. Then there is large section that describes diffe...
If you already have a perennial garden and need some help knowing how to maintain it, The Well Tended Perennial Gardenis what you are looking for. It has a section on planting and growing perennials, but the reason I like this book is for the pruning information. It has a large section on pruning, deadheading and pinching back perennials in general...
For experienced gardeners who just want to find plants to put in a specific location, the Encyclopedia of Plants and Flowersis my go-to book. It has three sections – the plant selector, the plant catalog and the plant dictionary: 1. The plant selector lists plants for different conditions, such as clay soil, sandy soil, drought-tolerant, etc. These...
The Organic Gardener’s Handbook Of Natural Pest And Disease Controlis a great reference for looking up all kinds of plant pests and diseases, and how to treat them. The book is broken up into a number of sections that help you find what you’re looking for. 1. The first section gives general instructions on how to plant your garden to prevent pests ...
When I’m looking for some planter inspiration, the Container Gardensbook is my favorite. It covers the basics (such as planting, drainage, watering, and maintaining containers) but the main focus is on designing them. There are tips on how to create showstopping plant combinations, plants to use for different looks (eg. “A few green orbs”), and lot...
The Encyclopedia of Landscape Designis just what it says, everything you need to plan an outdoor space. It goes through the steps of how to design garden, common garden styles, structures, furniture and accessories. It includes examples of garden designs, tutorials for building structures, instructions for planting the garden, and even some suggest...
If you’re interested in growing produce in your garden, The Vegetable Gardener’s Bibleis all about using raised bed to grow vegetables and get the most out of them. This book covers everything you need to know about raised bed gardening (most of which also works if you aren’t using raised beds): 1. how to build raised beds 2. diagramsfor where to p...
Jun 6, 2023 · Here are some of the best gardening books out there: The Rundown. Best for Beginners: The Complete Gardener's Guide: The One-Stop Guide to Plan, Sow, Plant, and Grow Your Garden at Walmart ($17 ...
Feb 5, 2024 · Prairie Up by Benjamin Vogt (3 Fields Books, 2023) Benjamin Vogt’s second garden book comes in at a slim 160 pages, but it serves as a complete toolkit for the gardener looking to create a prairie-inspired home landscape. Vogt begins with a chapter describing grassland ecology; he details how the plants, soils, insects and animals interact ...
Gardening for Everyone by Julia Watkins. Organic Gardening the Natural No-Dig Way by Charles Dowding. All New Square Foot Gardening (3rd Edition) by Mel Bartholomew. If you want to jump ahead to the categories that interest you, click on the link below: Best Gardening Books for Beginners.
May 12, 2021 · Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening. Rodale’s Basic Organic Gardening is a fantastic place to start for those dying to create their own organic garden. The author begins by discussing the history of organic gardening and what it means to the gardener and the planet. Then, she dives into each step of gardening and how to take traditional ...
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Nov 10, 2023 · 9. “Gardening With Children” by Beth Richardson, Lynn Karlin. An insightful guide for parents and educators, this book provides practical tips and inspiration for involving children in the joys of gardening. It underscores the importance of connecting kids with nature and fostering a lifelong love for the natural world.
