Hot Plants for Cool Climates: Gardening With Tropical Plants in Temperate Zones

by Susan A. Roth, Dennis Schrader

An awardwinning garden writer and a tropical plants expert join forces to present a colorfully illustrated comprehensive handbook for raising beautiful lush tropical plants in northern climates, offering useful hints for gardening success.

Genres: Gardening, Nature

228 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very thorough, helpful index of plants categorized by size. Most useful is that the index is further organized to highlight cold-hardy tropical and tropical-looking plants.

Best tropical garden book I have found for very cold climates.

[Steven Kent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I grew up in Hawaii but now live in the Great Northwest.

I love it here, but I miss the look of Hawaii. I miss the way the rain forests looked on the Pali. But I digress.

In my garden, in Washington State, I grow hibiscus bushes, banana trees, elephant ears, and even ginger. My wife calls me "The Hawaiian version of the Beverly Hillbillies." My neighbors put up with my garden well enough.

There are limitations, but you can grow a zone-denial garden, and Hot Plants for Cool Climates walks you through the process step-by-step. The book is well written, covered with pictures to help you see what you are getting into, and just about always right.

[Deirdre · Rating 4 out of 5]

Its one to read after you've read The Jewel Box Garden and are ready to go change everything.:-)