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PMG Bookshelf: Regional Books
Garden Bulbs for the SouthScott Ogden
Timber Press, 2007 (second edition)
“There are hundreds of choice bulbs that revel in southern warmth and humidity, and Scott Ogden profiles the best of them in this fascinating, comprehensive volume. In a series of chapters that takes us through the gardening year, Ogden introduces the plants that help to give southern gardens their distinct regional flavor, many with charmingly descriptive names: rain lilies, oxblood lilies, jonquils, crinums, and scores of others. Weaving in bits of history and lore, Ogden details each plant's appearance and growing requirements. Originally published to widespread acclaim in 1994, Garden Bulbs for the South has been updated and significantly expanded in this edition to include information on new varieties as well as nearly one hundred new photographs.” (amazon.com)
Month-by-Month Gardening in the Mid-Atlantic: Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington D.C.
Andre Viette, Mark Viette, and Jacqueline Heriteau
Cool Springs Press, 2004
“The trend in gardening books is toward regional titles, and book retailers are well aware of this. The Month-by-Month series provides credible information on maintaining plants throughout the year in a specific region. These books contain monthly advice on what to do in the garden and when to do it, and contain several plant categories ranging from annuals to vines.” (amazon.com)
The Southern Living Garden BookSteve Bender
Oxmoor House, 2004 (revised from 1997)
“The 2004 edition is bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, with more luscious photography, updated plant listings, and a special focus on native and heritage plants. Find the right plant for every place with Plant Selection Guides and 7,000 plant listings keyed to the Southern Living climate maps. With hundreds of practical hints and tips—plus some garden gospel from Southern Living’s resident experts—this is the single most authoritative source for gardening in the South.” (amazon.com)
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