Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener s plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region s climate, soil, and geography. Gardening in the Pacific Northwest, by regional gardening experts Paul Bonine and Amy Campion, is comprehensive, enthusiastic, and accessible to gardeners of all levels. It features information on site and plant selection, soil preparation and maintenance, and basic design principles. Plant profiles highlight the region s best perennials, shrubs, trees, and vines. Color photographs throughout show wonderful examples of Northwest garden style.

“"Useful for libraries in the massive region of the U.S. that extends from the Pacific Northwest coast all the way east to the Rockies." -- Booklist”

"Concise, witty, and pertinent content from our region's most notable horticulturists." --Daniel J. Hinkley, author, plant collector, and lecturer

"Useful for libraries in the massive region of the U.S. that extends from the Pacific Northwest coast all the way east to the Rockies." --Booklist

"A handy primer to anyone new to Northwest gardening." --Sunset

"Covers everything that you would ever need to know about the nuances of gardening in this amazing region we all call home." --The Oregonian

"A game changer for so many gardeners in our region, both beginning and experienced." --Danger Garden

"Beautiful. . . . if you like what you see here you'll LOVE the rest of the book!" --Garden Therapy

Paul Bonine is a garden writer, lecturer, and co-owner of the wholesale and retail specialty plant nursery Xera Plants, in Portland, Oregon. A lifelong plantsman, Paul has worked in the nursery industry for nearly twenty years and has consulted for NPR, the Sunset Western Garden Book, and The Oregonian. Amy Campion is a freelance writer, editor, and photographer. She writes for an online tree retailer. She worked at a large wholesale/retail nursery for sixteen years before moving to Oregon, where she is active in the Hardy Plant Society. Campion blogs about gardening at amycampion.com.

Expert plantsman and Northwest native Paul Bonine knows all the insider tips for growing a spectacular garden in our region--on both sides of the mountains. Together with seasoned garden writer Amy Campion, he packs more than 25 years of wisdom into this defi nitive guide, from a comprehensive list of the best plants, to how to work with our diverse climates, seasons, and soils. Striking photographs showcase plants and how to use them in a variety of design styles. Filled with essential advice for distinct ecoregions in Oregon, Washington, and southwest British Columbia, this go-to manual should be on the shelf of every Pacific Northwest gardener.

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