Real Gardens Grow Natives
Real Gardens Grow Natives

Author: Eileen M Stark

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2014-09-24

Total Pages: 645

ISBN-13: 1594858675

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CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods

Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest
Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest

Author: Arthur R. Kruckeberg

Publisher: University of Washington Press

Published: 2019-03-12

Total Pages: 390

ISBN-13: 0295744863

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The Pacific Northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Elegant trilliums thrive in woodland settings. Showy lewisias stand out in the rock garden. Hazel and huckleberry number among the delights of early spring, while serviceberry and creek dogwood provide a riot of fall color. Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest is the essential resource for learning how to best use this stunning array. Close to 1,000 choices of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and grasses for diverse terrain and conditions, from Canada to California, and east to the Rockies 948 color photographs, with useful habitat icons Fully updated nomenclature, with an index of subjects and an index of plant names (common and scientific) New to this edition: chapters on garden ecology and garden science Appendix of Pacific Northwest botanical gardens and native plant societies Glossary of botanical, horticultural, and gardening terms With enthusiasm, easy wit, and expert knowledge, renowned botanist Art Kruckeberg and horticulturist Linda Chalker-Scott show Northwest gardeners, from novice to expert, how to imagine and realize their perfect sustainable landscape.

Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest
Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest

Author: Shannon Warner

Publisher: Rowan's Publishing, LLC.

Published: 2023-04-10

Total Pages: 211

ISBN-13:

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Key benefits of "Wild Edible Plants of the Pacific Northwest" include: • Comprehensive profiles of wild edibles, complete with photographs, habitat information, and harvesting guidelines. • Expert advice on identification, responsible foraging, and avoiding poisonous look-alikes. • Delicious and nutritious recipes that celebrate the unique flavors of wild foods. • Tips for incorporating wild edibles into your daily meals and creating unforgettable culinary experiences. • An in-depth exploration of the region's diverse ecosystems and the edible treasures they offer. • The satisfaction of connecting with nature and supporting the environment through ethical and sustainable foraging practices. Take your culinary adventures to new heights and experience the unparalleled flavors and textures of the Pacific Northwest's wild edibles. From succulent berries and fragrant herbs to tender greens and earthy mushrooms, the forest, field, and coastal treasures are waiting to be discovered and savored.

Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest

Author: Mark Turner

Publisher: Timber Press (OR)

Published: 2006-02-20

Total Pages: 522

ISBN-13:

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Featuring more than 1240 stunning color photographs, this comprehensive field guide will remain a trusted, authoritative trailside reference for years to come.