Book Roundup: Fine Foliage, Slow Flowers and Apprentice to a Garden

For some it’s the sight of roses bursting into bloom or the
taste of freshly picked asparagus that signals spring has finally arrived. For
me, spring is officially here when the postman begins delivering a steady
stream of new gardening books to my mailbox. Here’s a roundup of some of the
season’s best:

First up is Fine Foliage: Elegant Plant Combinations for Garden and Container (2013 St. Lynn’s Press) by Karen Chapman and
Christina Salwitz, with principal photography by Ashley deLatour. While I f...