Book
100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens / Lorraine Johnson ; photographs by Andrew Leyerle.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781771621441 (paperback)
- Physical Description: 160 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm
- Edition: Revised third edition.
- Publisher: Madeira Park, British Columbia : Douglas & McIntyre Ltd., [2017]
- Copyright: ©2017
Content descriptions
| General Note: | "A Denise Schon book.". Previously published as: 100 easy-to-grow native plants for Canadian gardens. Toronto : Random House of Canada, 1999. |
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Native plant gardening > Canada. Gardening > Canada. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | 635.95171 Joh 2017 | 31681010043339 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
- Perseus Publishing
The key to a carefree garden is to know which plants will thrive under local conditions and which ones are better left at the nursery. With watering restrictions becoming increasingly common, and rising concerns about exotic invasive species, gardeners have to be savvy about plant selection, making native plants both a practical and ecological choice. Lorraine Johnson's 100 Easy-to-Grow Native Plants for Canadian Gardens is the ultimate source for achieving a lush and stunning garden with ease.
Whatever the conditionsâsunny, shady or in-betweenâand whatever your styleâformal, informal or a mixâthere 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 Lorraine Johnson's light humor and down-to-earth perspective, as well as lavish photos by Andrew 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.
This perennial favorite of Canadian gardeners is now back in print with a revised introduction, updated botanical names, new information on how to support native pollinators as well as an updated section on native plant societies.
