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The Citizen, 2008-11-27, Page 28404 Queen St., Blyth 519-523-4792 541 Turnberry St., Brussels 519-887-9114 The Citizen We have books for all ages ~ drop in and check them out today! Want the perfect gift for the happy gardener on your list? We have the ideal book for them! 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 PAGE 28. THE CITIZEN, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2008.