The Colorado Gardener's Companion

1) Fences, Gates, and Bridges 04.08 2008 on 12:08:10 (219 readers)
“The author, George A. Martin, knows his subject, not only fence building but the farm and its requirements. He knows the stock: the unconfinable pig, the dexterous cow. He knows his materials, especi

2) The Composed Garden 04.08 2008 on 12:02:58 (181 readers)
THE COMPOSED GARDEN is the culminating work of one of Californias most brilliant garden designers , Harland Hand. Lushly illustrated with photographs of Hands gardens, this meticulously written guide

3) William Robinson 04.08 2008 on 11:57:58 (166 readers)
The Wild Gardener | Like his contemporary Gertrude Jekyll , William Robinson made enormous contributions to the world of gardening. More than any other gardener, he was responsible for sweeping out th

4) New Garden Design Inspiring Private Paradises 17.07 2008 on 11:23:30 (362 readers)
From vegetable and succulent gardens to sculpture and rose gardens to mountain and waterfront gardens , New Garden Design covers a range of interpretations incorporating walls, fountains, pavilions, c

5) The New Encyclopedia of Orchids 17.07 2008 on 11:13:11 (259 readers)
1500 orchid species are profiled in this authoritative, detailed, and carefully researched encyclopedia . Infinitely varied and hugely interesting, these strikingly beautiful plants are sumptuously il

6) Wildflowers of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island in Color 17.07 2008 on 11:08:03 (265 readers)
This field guide will give nature enthusiasts instant access to the diverse and beautiful flora of these New England states. Combining 400 color photographs with concise descriptions, it is written in

7) Gardens 07.06 2008 on 07:36:12 (464 readers)
An Essay on the Human Condition | Humans have long turned to gardens—both real and imaginary—for sanctuary from the frenzy and tumult that surrounds them. Those gardens may be as far away from everyda

8) Bleeding Hearts, Corydalis, and Their Relatives 07.06 2008 on 07:30:10 (536 readers)
Members of the bleeding heart family, such as the well-known Chinese bleeding heart , have long been among the best-loved flowers of the perennial border. In recent years, however, excitement about th

9) Creative Vegetable Gardening 27.05 2008 on 11:14:12 (486 readers)
Working from the belief that a vegetable garden, whatever its size, can be as beautiful as a conventional garden of flowers and shrubs, this colorful guide shows how to apply the principles of good de

10) Secrets of Companion Planting 27.05 2008 on 11:10:02 (513 readers)
Plants That Help, Plants That Hurt | Transform a messy, tangled garden into a lush, productive retreat with this simple yet thorough handbook. The basics of companion gardening can be easily integrate