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BULBS IN THE BASEMENT,
GERANIUMS ON THE
WINDOWSILL
How can you keep alive those lovely
tender plants from one season to
another despite our severe winters?
This book tells how to grow and over-
winter 165 tender plants.$22.95
CARROTS LOVE TOMATOES
Gardening can be made more
successful just by which plants
you put near each other. This
classic companion planting
guide has taught a generation
of gardeners how to use plants’
natural partnerships.$16.95
CHRISTMAS TREES
In the search for profitable alternative
crops, Christmas tree production can
be a welcome opportunity. This guide
to growing and selling trees, wreaths
and greens provides information on
choosing tree species, how to grow
from seed and more. $19.95
COLD-CLIMATE GARDENING:
More than 300 pages of tips on
“how to extend your growing
season by at least 30 days”.
Information for food plants,
landscaping techniques to protect
vulnerable plantings and how to
warm the soil earlier.$22.95
COMPLETE HYDRANGEAS
More than 140 pages, with 180
colour photos of this versatile,
hardy plant. A history of their
cultivation, growth requirements,
and how to get the best colours by
manipulating soil acidity and
landscaping potential.$24.95
FIREFLY ENCYCLOPEDIA
OF TREES
This authoritative reference
work covers trees from
around the world. Each tree
group has a fact box,
distribution map, table of
major species and reference
text.$49.95
FRUITS AND BERRIES FOR
THE HOME GARDEN
More than 250 pages of
information on choosing fruits
and nuts, planting them,
pruning, controlling disease and
pests, and harvesting fruit. Even
instructions on reproducing your
trees & bushes. $27.95
GARDEN PATHS:Inspiring
Designs and Practical Projects
Garden paths can add so much
interest to your yard. This 240-
page book shows beautiful,
colour photos of examples, then
gives instructions on how to build
them. Sure to inspire your
imagination. $26.00
HOW TO BUILD YOUR
OWN GREENHOUSE
Enjoy beating the weather,
working in the warmth of
your own greenhouse
when it’s still cold outside.
250 pages of plans and
tips for various types of
greenhouses, plus tips on
maintaining and using
them. $32.95
LILACS FOR THE
GARDEN
Since pioneer days lilacs
have been an Ontario
favourite but there’s so
much new to report. Here
are 124 pages of
information on varieties,
growing tips and options
for landscaping with
lilacs.$19.95
SAVING SEEDS
Subtitled “The Gardener’s
Guide to Growing and
Storing Vegetable and
Flower Seeds” this book
guides you through the steps
of choosing, harvesting and
storing seeds. Preserve the
seeds of old favourites or
your best performers.$16.95
ROSES
Orietta Sala brings
together tips on caring
for roses and pages and
pages of information on
individual varieties, from
climbers to shrubs to
ground covers to cold-
climate roses.$24.95
TIPS FOR THE LAZY
GARDENER
Gardening can be fun but
who wants too much
garden work? Linda
Tilgner offers tips and short
cuts to reduce the back-
breaking work while
keeping the enjoyment.
More than 200,000 copies
have been printed.$14.95
VEGETABLES, HERBS &
FRUITS:An Illustrated
Encyclopedia
At more than 600 pages this is
the definitive source book to
growing, harvesting, preserving
and cooking all kinds of fruits,
vegetables and herbs —
including medicinal and other
uses.$29.95
TREES AND SHRUBS FOR
FLOWERS
Flowering trees and shrubs
are becoming a popular part
of landscaping. This book
contains 150 pages of
information on different
shrubs and tips on how to
grow them. $24.95
TREES AND SHRUBS FOR
FOLIAGE
Some trees and shrubs can add
interest and colour to your yard
even without showy flowers. This
250 page book provides colour
photos of 112 different plant with
725 species and cultivars to help
you find variety. $24.95
TREES OF THE CAROLINIAN
FOREST
A fully illustrated guide to
Carolinian tree species, their
ecology and uses, complete
with maps of habitat, colour
photos, and a detailed story of
each variety’s wood, and wildlife
value. $24.95
JOHN DEERE 16-MONTH
CALENDAR
For the green machine fanatic on
your Christmas list this 16-month
2009 calendar features colourful
prints of paintings of John Deere
tractors from recent history in
farm various settings. $16.95
THE WATER GARDEN
ENCYCLOPEDIA
The ultimate guide to designing,
constructing, planting and
maintaining garden ponds and
water features. More than 250-
pages of plans, tips and
photographs on everything from
container water gardens, to
ponds.$29.95
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