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May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. If youre a gardener, then chances are you already own an older version of the sunset western garden books. Sunset western garden books by sunset books abebooks. Sunset western garden collection sunset western garden collection another horticultural innovation from plant development services inc. Doty, director, editorial research, sunset magazine and paul c. Western gardeners know this book as their gardening bible. Mar 31, 2009 fans of the sunset western garden book requested that we put their favorite garden book online. Shirley, it looks like you planted a horse in your yard. Sunset western garden book by editors of sunset books and sunset magazine and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The new sunset western garden book goes digital apartment. I have the 2007 version and still refer to it now and then. Perhaps the most referenced gardening guide in the united states, western garden book is written for all gardeners, from novice to expert. If youve been gardening in the west for a while, you probably own an impressive stack of sunset western garden books.
In response to this natural evolution, the editors of sunsetthe wests most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 yearshave completely redesigned and updated the western garden book in this new 2012 ninth edition. Be the first to ask a question about western garden book. The ultimate gardening guide sunset western garden book paper the editors of sunset on. The western garden book presents hundreds of pages worth of gardening wisdom from the editors of sunset magazine. Also, understanding the sunset system causes a gardener to become more aware of the many characteristics that can affect gardening success.
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Sunset western garden book, new edition, foreword by joseph f. Sunset western garden book, by the editorial staff of lane publishing co. If you have not used the western garden book by sunset, you are missing an excellent resource. Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work. But the new ninth edition entirely revised and redesigned, and filled with. I have purchased several copies of the western garden book over the years and have found them to be complete and very useful. We hope plant finder will become as indispensable as a good shovel and trowel. So, consider giving to the ultimate book recycling program this spring by donating your used garden books to the master gardener sale. The western reader will find plenty of ideas and tips on growing beautiful gardens, primarily in the western united states.
More than 8, 000 plants the right plants for your climate tips from western garden experts sunset western garden book editors. But sunset s western garden book has developed an exceptionally devoted following that spans generations. Sunset s climate zone maps take all these factors into account, unlike the familiar hardiness zone maps devised by the u. Completing sunset s trilogy of essential reference volumeswith western garden book and western landscaping book for the western gardener, western garden problem solver is the first major reference guide that addresses the pests, plant diseases, and weeds particular to the western climate zones, soil, and topography. For generations of westerners, the sunset western garden book has been the goto guide for all things plant related. This curated volume is the must have guide for those times you forget what oxalis is or are wondering if a peach tree can set fruit in your yard. Sunset climate zones home climate zones a plants performance is governed by the total climate. This completely revised edition of the western garden book includes more than 2,000 new plant entries, all new fourcolor plant illustrations, improved climate zone information for the western states and new maps for alaska, hawaii, and southwest canada. But the new ninth edition entirely revised and redesigned, and filled with thousands of photos is the ultimate handbook for todays gardener.
In the latest edition, the sunset editors have omitted the crossreference index at the back of the book which listed both common and botanical names. Sunset western garden book by editors of sunset magazine and sunset books. May 29, 20 the 20minute gardener would be a great book for a beginner gardener or someone like me who likes simplified, easytoread book gardening books that have lots of inspiring pictures and text. Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work best in your growing zone. In response to this natural evolution, the editors of sunset magazine the wests most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 years have. For one thing, i didnt always know the botanical name of a plant but if i looked up the laymans name, it was listed with a reference of.
It was neat to read in this edition how the sunset western garden book came to be. Sunset may receive compensation for some links to products and services on. I bet many of you out there grew up with a few sunset home and garden books around the house. The funds from these books will be used to educate the public about sustainable gardening practices. Im a waterwise gardener so i always research before i buy plants. Western garden by sunset publishing creator online at alibris. The ultimate gardening guide sunset western garden. A new version is out this month, now dubbed the new sunset western garden book, and its a significant improvement over our old copy lavish photos have. Apr 03, 2020 sunset western garden book by editors of sunset magazine and sunset books. Completing sunsets trilogy of essential reference volumeswith western garden book and western landscaping bookfor the western gardener, western garden problem solver is the first major reference guide that addresses the pests, plant diseases, and weeds particular to the western climate zones, soil, and topography. In the west, most gardeners use the zone maps featured in sunsets western garden book. The newest sunset western garden book is an indispensable reference for every gardener from the rockies to the pacific and from san diego to alaska. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
Mar 12, 2009 the practical gardeners encyclopedia from whitecap books. Sunset western garden books by sunset books, first edition. Now i can simply refer her to the appropriate page of her own sunset garden book. Mar 05, 2012 i have been dying to get my hands on the latest edition of the new western garden book. It is a comprehensive, easy to use guide for plants, trees, and shrubs.
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