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Western Garden Book
Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh-looking 8th edition of the "bible of Western gardening." With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings--500 of them new--it's THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how...more
Paperback, 768 pages
Published
February 1st 2007
by Sunset
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every... last... detail...
great for california...
worthless in Norway.
trust me.
great for california...
worthless in Norway.
trust me.
A wonderful and essential resource for all gardeners in the West from the Rainy Pacific Northwest to the Arid Southwest! I constantly use this book for information on a particular species of plants. The best part of course are the climate zones that are very helpful in choosing appropriate plants for ones garden. For example I live in zone 15 that is 85% influenced by Ocean Air. Fuchsias that hate low humidity thrive here more than in a zone 9 garden that is dominated by inland air. However, Fuc...more
I have enjoyed this book since I bought my first house out of foreclosure back in the early 1990's. In an effort to save maintenance costs, the bank had turned the water off over the summer, so the only thing left alive in the yard were the beautiful well-established trees. This book was highly recommended by other homeowners, so I picked it up and it did not leave my side while I was re-landscaping the yard. I even took it out to the yard and to the local nurseries with me to make sure I mad...more
This isn't the actual edition - the one I have is from 1960s. Huge amount of data on edibles & ornamentals. Lists every conceivable plant you could grow from here to S. California, and gives horticulture of each. However, leaves a lot to be desired in the "what is that plant" department, since the drawings of plants are small and unclear.
This has been a great reference for my modern homestead for many years. I am always surprised at how many unusual edibles they cover in the book as well. One summer I spent months just combing my way from cover to cover to learn more about plants. This is a great general audience guide to plant care, from ornamentals to edibles.
Excellent book for reading about the pros and cons of plants in our area. Thanks, Pat, for recommending it. A little difficult to navigate if you don't know all the scientific names for the plants you want to look up. Also, gets a little heavy when carrying it around the nurseries... :).
Great reference book for specific plants. Definitely check with your UC Extension office for specifics and more detailed information on what does / doesn't work for your area. Wish the index in the back or list of plants grouped by category was more user-friendly. The index is only helpful if you know the scientific name of the plant, while the index you must resort to looking through categories like "Small deciduous patio trees" for what you are looking for specifically (not the bes...more
This is it!
Most of the existing books on landscaping can be put into one of the three categories:
a. Coffee table books with pretty photos.
b. Encyclopedia of plants.
c. Horticulture books.
Only a few of the books on landscaping actually discuss design.
"Sunset Western Garden Book" is the best book for plant selection, a very important aspect of Planting Design. I have used it for many, many years. Every landscape architect t...more
Most of the existing books on landscaping can be put into one of the three categories:
a. Coffee table books with pretty photos.
b. Encyclopedia of plants.
c. Horticulture books.
Only a few of the books on landscaping actually discuss design.
"Sunset Western Garden Book" is the best book for plant selection, a very important aspect of Planting Design. I have used it for many, many years. Every landscape architect t...more
In some parts of the west this may be a great gardening book but here in the Pacific NW, it is not. This one is going to the Goodwill today.
The Seattle tilth Guide for maritime gardening is waaaaay better!!
The Seattle tilth Guide for maritime gardening is waaaaay better!!
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Very detailed and comprehensive. Though, some of the gardening "tips" went over my head. A good book if you are an established gardener looking to augment your knowledge of the plant world.
the bible when it comes to gardening, planting and landscape. I've owned several editions over the years and find them very helpful. An excellent reference guide.
I borrowed this from the library and read the first half. The second half is an index though and I decided I really do need to own it.
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A good, basic gardening book. Emphasis on the word "basic." Advanced gardeners should move on to more specific books.
Very helpful, especially when you are trying to garden/landscape in Arizona!
Borrowed when we had a tiny plot of land at the house we were renting.
If you are trying to grow something, you should own this book.
If I was only allowed one book on plants/gardening, this would be it.
If you are in the western US this is a required gardening book.
Best California gardening reference book!!
I keep this as a reference resource.
c2001
7th edition
good condition
7th edition
good condition
Must-have resource for gardeners.
Any plant lover needs to read this.
This is the best garden book ever! My edition is over twenty years old, still very good but need the latest just because it includes hundreds of new plants and more environmentally friendly practices. I've tried to use other plant references but have not found one to be so inclusive of plants specific to the North West.
Trust this review. I was the Oregon State FFA Champion in Ornamental Horticulture in 1981. This is the basis for my entire life. Aren't I the greatest?
Trust this review. I was the Oregon State FFA Champion in Ornamental Horticulture in 1981. This is the basis for my entire life. Aren't I the greatest?
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The most helpful and easy-to-use book on western flora I've seen. We got this when we were planning the xeriscaping of our front yard, and it was very helpful in choosing plants suitable to the conditions here. Lots of pictures, lots of data about conditions in many parts of the country and which plants do best in which kinds of places.
If you're considering any gardening or landscaping projects, take a look at this book. It will be time well spent.
If you're considering any gardening or landscaping projects, take a look at this book. It will be time well spent.
My only large sized gripe about this good plant resource is that it really needs a common name index.
Useful to have around as a reference.
My most used gardening book. Not a beautiful book, but very informative.
I picked this book up as a resource for growing a garden. I do not even live in the region that the book was directed towards, and I have found so many very helpful gardening tips as well as an awesome resource for deciding which types of plants to grow. It has a very good description of plants and the specific care that they need. I recommend it to anyone who needs a good resource for gardening.
This piece serves as a solid reference book, especially when dealing with microclimates in one's yard and the challenges that they create while gardening. The book is also sports a lovely hardcover and, when the colorful contents are considered, makes a great coffee table book.
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