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Planting the Dry Shade Garden
Timber Press 2012; US$ 3.99In this book you'll learn how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. You'll also learn about more than 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels-long-blooming woodland gems like epimediums and hellebores, and even lush foliage plants like evergreen ferns and hardy gingers,... more...
The Truth About Garden Remedies
Timber Press 2008; US$ 12.95Can beer make plants grow? And how about stopping slugs with eggshells? This fearless book assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why?and sometimes the why not ?for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices. The results will surprise even experienced gardeners. more...
A Contemplation Upon Flowers
Timber Press 2005;An entertaining survey of 80 plant genera, with a multitude of references to, and extracts from, myth and literature throughout the ages. This delightful book will inspire you to look at your own garden in a new light, based on what William Blake or the ancient Romans said about them. more...
So You Want to Start a Nursery
Timber Press 2003; US$ 24.95In this popular primer on how the nursery industry works, an award-winning nursery owner discusses the merits and disadvantages of retail, wholesale, mail-order, liner operations, and much more. more...
Practical Science for Gardeners
Timber Press 2005; US$ 24.95Informative and entertaining, this book will stimulate experimentation and encourage gardeners to review and improve their current gardening practices. Once gardeners learn how plants are constructed, it is easier to envision how they'll grow and flourish. For the enthusiastic beginner or the master gardener, Practical Science for Gardeners unravels... more...
Portland Hill Walks
Timber Press 2005; US$ 19.95In twenty meandering, view-studded strolls from forested canyons to cityscape peaks, this lively travelogue answers questions you may never have thought to ask about Portland. Explore the city's streets, stairs, trails, and hidden passageways to discover the stories and spirit of a charming and beautiful town. more...
Portland Forest Hikes: Twenty Close-In Wilderness Walks
Timber Press 2008; US$ 16.95Here are twenty wilderness hikes within twenty miles of downtown Portland, Oregon, less than a half hour's ride from the city. Adventurers at all skill levels will be surprised by the remoteness and remarkable beauty of these easy woodland escapes. Just take this pocket-sized companion and slip down a hidden trail to emerge on vistas with eagles soaring... more...
The Story of the Apple
Timber Press 2006;The Story of the Apple reveals the solution to a long-standing puzzle. Where did the apple come from, and why is the familiar large, sweet, cultivated apple so different from all other wild apple species with their bitter, cherry-sized fruits? more...
Seeds
Timber Press 2005;Much of life on earth begins and ends with seeds. From the practical concerns of seed savers and collectors to the ancient lore, history, and biology of seeds, this is a must read for anyone interested in preserving seed biodiversity. Detailed advice on buying, storing and germinating, sterilizing soil, indoor to outdoor transplanting — even... more...
Fearless Color Gardens
Timber Press 2009; US$ 27.95Renowned garden artist Keeyla Meadows sees the world in strong, saturated shades. Fearless Color Gardens brings this unique vision to life by showing how to use wild, uninhibited color to connect indoor and outdoor spaces and turn a garden into a work of art. Learn how to pick colors that work together; how to coordinate the colors of walls, benches,... more...









