Winter Protection
With winter now under way, I discuss winter protection for all those slightly tender plants both outside and in pots. Short winter days can also be put to good use preparing for next season. Good housekeeping whilst not always attractive in ... [... more]
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Taylor's 50 Best Perennials for Shade: Easy Plants for ...
 it is what it says .... and a bit more: Subtitled 'Easy Plants for More Beautiful Gardens', this book is a pithy reference for gardeners in urban and suburban areas who are trying to fill shady spots with attractive blooms and foliage. I've had the book [... more]
CDN$11.95
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The Secrets of the Miniature Rose
Good advice for growing miniature roses: The author is a judge for the American Rose Society and is an expert on growing miniature roses. The information included here is thorough and covers the following asepcts of growing these roses - *An entertaining [... more]
CDN$24.95
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Roses For Dummies
From Amazon.com: Is there any flower more sensuous and romantic than the rose? Roses aren't just fragrant and beautiful; they're also easy to grow and come in hundreds of varieties and colors. Roses for Dummies covers the various types of roses--hybrid [... more]
CDN$25.99
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Bamboo for Gardens
Don't be afraid of planting bamboo!: Straight forward practical advice on how to choose the right bamboo for your garden. Sections on choosing either running or clumping bamboo and the differences, site selection, soil requirements, winter protection, [... more]
CDN$45.95
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Growing Roses in Cold Climates
Wonderful rose reference for northern gardeners: Not only is this book the best reference, but the only one that gives novices as well as the advanced growers the information on growing healthy roses in the colder zones. It classifies the different types [... more]
CDN$55.95
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Gardening For Canadians For Dummies
Finally some advice for Canadians!: This is an invaluable resource for Canadian gardeners. It includes the CANADIAN zone guide (no more guessing from the American one), and tips for winter protection. An excellent guide. (I took a star off because it [... more]
CDN$29.99
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Succulents: The Illustrated Dictionary
exactly what I expected.: Really nice book... just loaded with pictures. If you are looking for a photo reference of a lot of succulent plants, this book does the trick. No cultivation information: I am a beginner with succulent plants and rock [... more]
CDN$33.95
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