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Insects of the Pacific Northwest (Timber Press Field Guide) by Peter Haggard Publisher Comments The only comprehensive guide to insects of the Pacific Northwest, this handy reference is perfect for hikers, fishers, and naturalists. With coverage from southwestern British Columbia to northern California, from the coast to the high desert, it... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Flexible
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Botany for Gardeners ((Rev)05 - Old Edition) by Brian Capon Publisher Comments A bestseller since its debut in 1990, this indispensable and handy reference has now been expanded and updated to include an appendix on plant taxonomy and a comprehensive index. Two dozen new photos and illustrations make this new edition even richer... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $11.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Plants of Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia by Eugene N Kozloff Publisher Comments A great resource for botanists, native plant enthusiasts, ecologists, conservationists, and amateur naturalists who desire a comprehensive, up-to-date, and well-illustrated book for the identification of plants of the Pacific Northwest. This is the... (read more) List Price $65.00 Your price: $46.00 Used - Hardcover
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Trees of Greater Portland by Phyllis C. Reynolds and Elizabeth F. Dimon Publisher Comments The authors selected 132 local trees exceptional for their size, beauty, rarity, or history. Each description includes a color photograph and locations of notable specimens visible from the street. Appendices list trees by the months for best viewing and... (read more) List Price $19.95 Your price: $13.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Explorer's Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials by Daniel J Hinkley Publisher Comments Daniel J. Hinkley"s fascination with plants goes back to his childhood in Michigan, where he studied horticulture before moving west to Washington to earn his master"s degree. He writes for numerous horticultural publications and is in high demand as a... (read more) List Price $39.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Hardcover
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Rain Gardens: Managing Rainwater Sustainably in the Garden and Designed Landscape by Nigel Dunnett Publisher Comments Rain Gardensdescribes how gardeners and professional landscapers can make the most of the rainwater that falls on a property by using a range of strategies to collect and store this increasingly precious commodity. By capturing, channeling, filtering... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Sunlight on the Lawn by Beverley Nichols Publisher Comments Sunlight on the Lawnbrings to a close Beverley Nichols's delightful Merry Hall trilogy describing the renovation of his run-down Georgian mansion and its garden.... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $11.95 Used - Hardcover
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Botanical Latin by William T Stearn Publisher Comments Botanical Latin is accepted by horticulturists and botanists everywhere as the medium for naming new plants, and botanical research is almost impossible without reference to the vast number of first descriptions in Latin-much information is available in... (read more) List Price $44.95 Your price: $25.00 Used - Hardcover
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Hardy Rhododendron Species: A Guide to Identification by James Cullen Publisher Comments For the enthusiastic amateur or experienced rhododendron grower, this landmark reference provides the keys to the accurate identification of the nearly 300 rhododendron species widely in cultivation. Beautiful photographs include close-up shots of flower... (read more) List Price $49.95 Your price: $13.95 Used - Hardcover
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Gardeners Guide To Growing Lilies by Mic Jefferson Brown Publisher Comments This comprehensive account of the genus covers every aspect of cultivation and has information about growing lilies in all parts of the world, illustrated extensively with line artwork and color photographs.... (read more) List Price $29.95 Your price: $6.50 Used - Hardcover
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Tulips: Species and Hybrids for the Gardener by Richard Wilford Publisher Comments Species tulips are becoming more widely available as gardeners wake up to their elegant shapes, vibrant-colored flowers, and suitability for growing in containers, raised beds, and rock gardens. Unlike garden hybrids, species tulips will flower each year... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $10.95 Used - Hardcover
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The Genus Arisaema: A Monograph for Botanists and Nature Lovers by Guy Gusman Publisher Comments Arisaema is a large genus within the Arum family, consisting of about 200 species, subspecies, and varieties distributed widely around the globe. They are remarkable for their exotic-looking inflorescences — which inspired the common name of cobra... (read more) List Price $80.00 Your price: $39.00 Used - Hardcover
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Perennials: The Gardener's Reference by Susan Carter and Bob Lilly and Carrie Becker Publisher Comments Perennials play a central role in today's gardens, contributing both colorful flowers and, in many cases, handsome foliage. Choosing specific plants, however, can be daunting. Is this plant hardy in my area? How big does it get? When does it bloom? How... (read more) List Price $49.95 Your price: $27.00 Used - Hardcover
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Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson Publisher Comments Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come. It describes and illustrates 1220 commonly encountered species, both native and nonnative... (read more) List Price $27.95 Your price: $19.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Pocket Guide to Bulbs (Timber Press Pocket Guides) by John Bryan Publisher Comments Gardeners of all levels will appreciate this sturdy, handy pocket guide's detailed information for successful bulb cultivation and identification. This is an accessible and comprehensive reference to more than 700 bulb species, cultivars, and hybrids... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $5.50 Used - Flexible
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Hot Plants for Cool Climates: Gardening Wth Tropical Plants in Temperate Zones by Susan A Roth Publisher Comments Passionate gardeners in cooler climates struggle year after year to overwinter their gorgeous tropical plants. Our new paperback edition is the answer to their problem and#8212; practical advice for achieving the tropical look in a temperate garden. The... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $16.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Herbs in Bloom: A Guide to Growing Herbs as Ornamental Plants by Jo Ann Gardner Publisher Comments Now in paperback, Herbs in Bloomis a delightful Aand#8211;Z selection of 80 favorite groups of flowering herbs. Full of detailed information on how to grow each herb from seed or cuttings, the book offers systematic advice on site selection, soils... (read more) List Price $23.95 Your price: $11.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Armitage's Garden Perennials: A Color Encyclopedia by Allan M Armitage Publisher Comments Armitage's Garden Perennials is the most comprehensive single-volume photographic resource on perennial plants. It describes and illustrates the choice of perennials in 136 genera from Acanthus to Zauschneria. The book's greatest strengths are the... (read more) List Price $49.95 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Timber Press Pocket Guide to Shade Perennials (Timber Press Pocket Guides) by W.george Schmid Publisher Comments Moving beyond the traditional hostas and ferns, this guide provides descriptions of more than 1,000 readily available species and cultivars that will enliven and thrive in the shade garden. The accessible text, illustrated with 310 photographs, includes... (read more) List Price $18.75 Your price: $10.95 Used - Trade Paper
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Herbs in Bloom: A Guide to Growing Herbs as Ornamental Plants by Jo Ann Gardner Publisher Comments Now in paperback, Herbs in Bloom is a delightful A-Z selection of 80 favorite groups of flowering herbs. Full of detailed information on how to grow each herb from seed or cuttings, the book offers systematic advice on site selection, soils... (read more) List Price $34.95 Your price: $6.95 Used - Hardcover
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