Thinking of Spring?? Then its time to think of gardening too! As the earth awakens from its winter slumber, so does our curiosity about the wonders of spring and the art of gardening. Join us on a literary exploration and take a leisurely look on the array of books to guide you in exploring the world of gardening.

We encourage you to sow the seeds of curiosity and knowledge! Here are some amazing books from ourcollectionto guide you through the art of gardening,

Stop by Alloway Library to see the  print books   on display on the main level this month.

 100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens / Lorraine Johnson, photographs by Andrew Leyerle. 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens is the ultimate source for achieving a lush and stunning garden with ease. Whatever the conditions—sunny, shady or in-between—and whatever your style—formal, informal or a mix—there are native plants to help you achieve your gardening goals. Either add to your garden or start fresh with the help of this reader-friendly guide. With Johnson’s light humour and down-to-earth perspective, as well as lavish photos by Leyerle, this is a must-have gardening resource for everything Canadian gardeners need to know about native plants. Horticultural information includes height, blooming period, light requirements and moisture needs, as well as a comprehensive reference chart that provides a list of the most appropriate plants for various conditions at a glance.

 Basic gardening illustrated / by the editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine. Covers fundamental cultivating, propagating, pruning, and landscaping techniques in addition to describing container gardening and recommending plants that are easy to grow

 Chatelaine’s gardening book / by Lois Wilson. The complete all-Canada guide to garden success that covers all regions of Canada

 Flower Production & Gardening /  P. K. Yadav, R. P. Singh. This book has been designed to  serve as a reliable source of information on all relevant aspects of floriculture and ornamental horticulture for various purposes, including the production technology of export-quality flowers. It provides a concise and easy-to-understand summary of important aspects of floriculture, presented in simple and lucid language.

 Gardening with native plants of the Pacific Northwest / Arthur R. Kruckeberg.  With enthusiasm, easy wit, and expert knowledge, renowned botanist Art Kruckeberg and horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott show Northwest gardeners, from novice to expert, how to imagine and realize their perfect sustainable landscape.

 Rodale’s all-new encyclopedia of organic gardening: the indispensable resource for every gardener / edited by Fern Marshall Bradley and Barbara W. Ellis. Rodale’s Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years—and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns.

Growing Your Own Food in Hong Kong / Van Langenberg, Arthur. This book points the way, especially for beginners and those who may only have a balcony or a rooftop and are limited to growing in containers. It is not just about gardening in a narrow sense. It delves into the growing of plants as a multidisciplinary activity involving not only botany, but also zoology, geology, meteorology, philosophy, ornithology, and more. The book sends a strong environmental message for a reevaluation of modern lifestyle.

 Native plants in the coastal garden: a guide for gardeners in British Columbia and the Pacific Northwest / by April Pettinger. The classic guide to gardening with native plants on the West Coast offers comprehensive information on identifying plant habitats, attracting wildlife, and locating regional plants and seeds. The authors describe the key concepts of gardening with native species, and share their expertise in turning a backyard into a lush coastal paradise.

 New complete guide to gardening / Susan A. Roth, writer and principal photographer. This reference provides complete information on nearly five hundred plants, including growing tips, maintenance techniques, and favorable conditions for trees, vegetables, herbs, fruits, vines, annuals, perennials, ground covers, lawns, and more.

  The Conscientious Gardener: Cultivating a Garden Ethic / Sarah Reichard. In this inspiring book, Sarah Hayden Reichard tells how to make our gardens more sustainable, lively, and healthy places.

 Vegetable gardening / by the editors of Sunset Books and Sunset Magazine; [research and text: James W. Wilson

Vegetables and fruits / by James Underwood Crockett and the editors of Time-Life Books ; watercolor illustrations by Richard Crist.

 Visionary Landscapes: Japanese Garden Design in North America, The Work of Five Contemporary Masters / Kendall H. Brown. This stunning Japanese gardening book examines the style and meaning of the Japanese garden in unique ways in their innovative designs for private, commercial, and public spaces.

 What Can I Do with My Herbs? How to Grow, Use & Enjoy These Versatile Plants. Anyone interested in learning more about herbs will relish this compact and easy-to-understand practical guide to growing and enjoying these versatile plants.

 The woodland garden: planting in harmony with nature / R. Roy Forster & Alex M. Downie. B. The Woodland Garden is a valuable source of information and a practical how-to guide on hundreds of plant species ideally suited for planting in the woodland environment. Here is all the information needed to get started, from design, plant selection and initial planting through ongoing maintenance, using principles that can be applied anywhere in North America in almost any size garden – from large estate to city lot. The book is easy-to-follow and clearly illustrated. Helpful tips throughout offer useful advice gleaned from the authors’ decades of collective experience. They explain weeds and pests, preparing the land, watering and mulching, propagation. They discuss lilies and rhododendrons, soil characteristics, adapting a property, working with a new site, and converting an old garden. There are sections on fragrance, water, rocks, pathways, scale and unity plus how to analyze a site, design a woodland garden, and much more.

 

 

 

Compiled and written by student library assistant Preethi Ganga Thirugnanasambandam

 

 

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