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Listopia > Terri's votes on the list Best Gardening Books (12 Books)
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American Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Garden Plants
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"Organized by season and color in the plates, then by Latin name in the reference section just a wealth of knowledge."
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rated it 5 stars
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Rodale's Color Handbook of Garden Insects
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"Know the enemy -- and whether it's really worth getting bugged about."
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rated it 5 stars
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From Seed to Bloom: How to Grow over 500 Annuals, Perennials, & Herbs
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"Anyone who wants to become expert at growing from seed needs 'From Seed to Bloom' and 'The new Seed Starter's Handbook'"
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rated it 5 stars
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The New Seed Starters Handbook
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"Anyone who wants to become expert at growing from seed needs 'From Seed to Bloom' and 'The new Seed Starter's Handbook'"
Terri
rated it 4 stars
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Gardening in the Lower Midwest: A Practical Guide for the New Zones 5 and 6
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"Charming walk through a garden with a content gardener."
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Caring for Perennials: What to Do and When to Do it
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"For the midwest gardener great info on what to do when and why. Practical, informative and fun to read."
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The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: Planting & Pruning Techniques
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"If you don't know about deadheading or have floppy Joe Pye Weed or just think things could be tidier, read this book. Tone can be a bit snippy at times but informational content is without fault."
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Fruits and Berries for the Home Garden
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"Who doesn't want ripe strawberries and quarts, OK, maybe pints of raspberries?"
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Henry Mitchell On Gardening: Witty and Shrewd Horticultural Essays from the Washington Post's Beloved Columnist
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"Just kick back in the hammock and read"
Terri
rated it 5 stars
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Root Cellaring: Natural Cold Storage of Fruits & Vegetables
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"Not gardening per se but if you want to save those squash, apples and other fare without canning, freezing, drying and otherwise working up a sweat every year this might be just the ticket."
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rated it 5 stars
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Weeds of the Northern U.S. and Canada: A Guide for Identification
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"Know the enemy - and when to worry. What can be tossed into the compost pile, which can be lobbed to the chickens or put in the salad dish, and most importantly, which are toxic in part or completely."
Terri
rated it 4 stars
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Four-Season Harvest: Organic Vegetables from Your Home Garden All Year Long
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"Hoophouses in my future but before that, there's a lot of info for cold-season gardeners on extending by weeks either side of the frost window."
Terri
rated it 4 stars
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