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Check here for reviews of the latest books of value to the West Coast gardener.
October 2009
Andrea Cochran: Landscapes
Between Earth and Sky
Our Intimate Connections to Trees
Black Plants
75 Striking Choices for the Garden
California Plant Families
West of Sierran Crest and Deserts
Green Flowers
Unexpected Beauty for the Garden, Container or Vase
Greenscapes
Olmsted's Pacific Northwest
New Trees
Recent Introductions to Cultivation
The American Meadow Garden
Creating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn
The Collector
David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest
The Global Mirgrations Of Ornamental Plants
How The World Got Into Your Garden
The Rose
July 2009
Blue Heaven: Encounters with the Blue Poppy
Growing Your Own Vegetables
An Encyclopedia of Country Living Guide
Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies
The Gourmet Garden
The Tapestry Garden
(El Jardin de los Tapices)
Vertical Gardens
April 2009
Plant Driven Design
Creating Gardens That Honor Plants, Place, and Spirit
Selected Plants for Southern California Gardens
Timber Press Guide to Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
The Essential Reference for Western Oregon and Washington, British Columbia, and Northern California
Trees for All Seasons
Broadleaved Evergreens for Temperate Climates
January 2009
From Yard to Garden
The Domestication of America’s Home Grounds
Palm Springs-Style Gardening
The Dry Gardening Handbook
Plants and Practices for a Changing Climate
