Storey’s 2014 Garden Catalog by Storey Publishing

2014 | STOREY PUBLISHING

Storey Algonquin

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Spring 2014 | highlights GET A FRESH GARDEN SECTION HERE T

imber and Storey are all about fresh gardening ideas. This year, we’re offering a free marketing kit to help draw customers to your gardening display or section. Start with a best-selling assortment of books from our gardening experts, display them on one of our free wooden fixtures, add our engaging signage, and watch your sales soar! — H A P PY GA RDE NI NG — Timber Press & Storey Publishing

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Groundbreaking Food Gardens

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NIKI JABB O U R

Best-selling author Niki Jabbour’s collection of 73 vegetable garden ideas — contributed by leading gardeners, including Amy Stewart, Jessi Bloom, and Barbara Pleasant — range from the straightforward to the downright quirky. These gardens showcase favorite plants, illustrate trusted techniques, and will inspire the dreams of vegetable gardeners everywhere. Each theme includes a plant list, and many have illustrated plans. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-061-4; No. 622061 Full-color; illustrations throughout 288 pages; 8 x 10 Available March 2014

Starter Vegetable Gardens BARBARA P L E A SA N T

For first-time vegetable gardeners, Pleasant clearly explains exactly how to start, maintain, and eventually expand an organic vegetable garden, even in the smallest of spaces. She covers everything from soil quality and planting schedules to fertilizers, harvesting, and more. Includes 24 no-fail, small-scale garden plans that will provide fresh food all season long. ▶ 46,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-529-2; No. 62529 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 180 pages; 9‹/• × 12

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The Year-Round Vegetable Gardener

The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible, 2nd Edition

The Vegetable Gardener’s Container Bible, 2nd Edition

N IKI JA B B O U R

EDWARD C. SMI TH

Niki Jabbour gardens in Nova Scotia, where short summers and low levels of winter sunlight create the ultimate challenge for food gardeners. Her simple, proven techniques will have everyone harvesting fresh vegetables in every month of the year, no matter where they live.

This updated edition includes more vegetables, fruits, and herbs; more photographs; extended- season growing advice; and more solutions for small- space gardening, giving gardeners more reasons than ever to turn to The Vegetable Gardener’s Bible when planning, planting, and caring for homegrown, organic produce.

Information on growing everyone’s favorite vegetables in all kinds of containers. Ed Smith delivers his wealth of containergardening knowledge in a friendly, accessible style. He explains how to choose the right plants, select appropriate containers, care for plants throughout the growing season, control pests without chemicals, and much more.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 506,000 copies in print

BEST-SELLER ▶ 104,000 copies in print

Paper: $ 24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-475-2; No. 62475 Hardcover: $ 34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-476-9; No. 62476 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 352 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-975-7; No. 62975 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 264 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

BEST-SELLER ▶ 56,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-568-1; No. 62568 Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-992-4; No. 62992 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

The Gardener’s A–Z Guide to Growing Organic Food TA N YA L . K . D E N C KL A

This one-volume resource provides in-depth growing, harvesting, and storing information for 765 varieties of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and nuts. ▶ 57,000 copies in print ▶ GWA Winner 2009

Paper: $ 24.95 US / $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-370-4; No. 67370 Two-color; illustrations throughout 496 pages; 7‹/• × 9⁄/•

Week-by-Week Vegetable Gardener’s Handbook RON KUJAWSKI & J ENNI F ER KUJAWSKI

Take the guesswork out of gardening with weekly to-do lists that break gardening down into easily manageable tasks. Suitable for all gardening zones, the book offers easy instructions for setting up a personalized schedule based on the last frost date in any location. Spots for record keeping encourage readers to track their own successes. BEST-SELLER ▶ 50,000 copies in print Paper with partially concealed wire-o: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-694-7; No. 62694 Illustrations throughout 200 pages; 7 × 9

12-copy floor display Includes 4 copies each of: The Fruit Gardener's Bible, The Vegetable Gardener's Bible, The Vegetable Gardener's Container Bible $279.40 US / $355.40 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-044-7 No. 622044

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R E G I O N A L V E G E TA B L E G A R D E N I N G G U I D E S Month-by-month advice for sowing, planting, and harvesting the 50 best vegetables and fruits in each region.

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Vegetable Gardening in the Northeast

Vegetable Gardening in the Mountain States

Vegetable Gardening in the Southeast

Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

MA R I E I A N N OTTI

M A RY A N N N E WC OMER

I RA WALLAC E

LORENE EDWAR DS FOR K NER

For Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and the southernmost parts of Ontario, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.

For Colorado, Idaho, Montana, northern Nevada, eastern Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and the southernmost parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan.

For Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

For western Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia.

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-427-7; No. 689427 256 pages; 7½ x 9 in Timber Press

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-371-3; No. 689371 256 pages; 7½ x 9 in Timber Press

6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN: 978-1-60469-504-5; No. 689504

6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN: 978-1-60469-503-8; No. 689503

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-421-5; No. 689421 256 pages; 7½ x 9 in Timber Press 6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN: 978-1-60469-505-2; No. 689505

The Speedy Vegetable Garden M ARK D I ACO N O & L I A L E E N D E RTZ

Highlights more than 50 quick crops, including sprouts, microgreens, cut-andcome-again salad leaves, and quickharvest vegetables. Plant profiles offer complete information on how to sow, grow, and harvest each plant, recipes highlight the freshness and flavor of each plant, and photos offer a rich visual guide on when to harvest. Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-326-3; No. 689326 Full-color; photographs throughout 208 pages; 8 × 8¾ Timber Press

The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Heirloom Vegetables

The Veggie Gardener’s Answer Book

M A R IE IA N N OT T I

B ARB ARA W. ELLI S

Marie Iannotti makes it simple for beginning food gardeners to jump on the heirloom trend. She presents an edited list of 100 plants based on years of trial and error. Her criteria are threefold: The plants must be amazing to eat, bring something unique to the table, and be unfussy and easy to grow. Plant profiles include color photographs, flavor notes, and growing tips.

This sturdy, in-the-garden reference includes insider tips and practical advice for growing the very best crops. Gardeners will find uncomplicated advice on planting a vegetable garden and organically controlling pests and diseases.

BEST-SELLER Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-188-7; No. 689188 Full-color; photographs throughout 288 pages; 7½ × 9½ Timber Press

BEST-SELLER Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-351-5; No. 689351 256 pages; 7½ x 9 in Timber Press 6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN: 978-1-60469-502-1; No. 689502

The Edible Front Yard I V ETTE S OLER

▶ 64,000 copies in print

Offers step-by-step instructions for converting all or part of a lawn into an edible paradise, specific guidelines for selecting and planting the most attractive edible plants, and design advice and plans for the best placement and for combining edibles with ornamentals in pleasing ways.

Flexibind with paper spine: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-024-2; No. 62024 Two-color; illustrations throughout 432 pages; 4½ × 6‹/•

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-199-3; No. 689199 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 216 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

▶ GWA Winner 2009

8-copy counter display: $119.60 US / $151.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-050-1; No. 62050

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Storey’s Guide to Growing Organic Vegetables & Herbs for Market

Storey’s Guide to Growing Organic Orchard Fruits

The Complete Chile Pepper Book

DA N N Y B A R N EY

DAV E D e WI TT & PAUL W. B OSLAND

Keith Stewart addresses everything you need to know to successfully grow and market organic vegetables and herbs, covering land, equipment, crop mix, growing techniques, irrigation, soil fertility, pests, greenhouses, harvesting, storage, labor, debt, customer management, sales, accounting, and much more. With this comprehensive guide, you can turn your dream of a thriving farm into a profitable reality.

Danny Barney covers everything you need to know to successfully grow and market organic orchard fruits, from selecting the right site and cultivars to meeting organic standards and acquiring certifications; designing, maintaining, pruning, and harvesting an orchard; getting fruits to market; and managing the business side of farming. This is a straightforward, easy-to-follow blueprint for a thriving orchard and a profitable business.

Detailed profiles of 100 chile varieties include information on how to grow chiles; how to diagnose and remedy problems, pests, and diseases; and postharvest processing and preservation. You'll also find 85 recipes that make brilliant use of both the characteristic heat of chile peppers and their more subtle flavor qualities.

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-571-1; No. 62571 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-007-2; No. 622007 Illustrations throughout; 560 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-570-4; No. 62570 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-723-4; No. 62723 Illustrations throughout; 544 pages; 6 × 9

The Kitchen Gardener’s Handbook

Designing the New Kitchen Garden

JENNIFER R . B A RTL EY

J E N N IFE R R . B A RT L EY

Readers will learn how to plant, grow, and harvest the best vegetables, fruits, greens, and herbs for every season. They'll also find seasonal recipes that celebrate the best of the harvest, monthly garden chores, eight sample garden designs, and information on using cut flowers for decoration. This book is a guide for gardeners who want it all — the freshness of fruits and vegetables and the beauty and simplicity of hand-picked bouquets.

Jennifer Bartley shows how to make the traditional features of the classic kitchen garden not only productive but a beautiful, well-integrated part of the home landscape. Copiously illustrated with photographs and with the author's delightful watercolors, Designing the New Kitchen Garden offers the perfect blend of inspiration and practical guidance.

KEIT H ST E WA RT

Paper: $22.95 US / $28.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-956-0; No. 682956 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

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Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-772-6; No. 682772 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 222 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-920-1; No. 682920 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 336 pages; 8½ × 8½ Timber Press

One Magic Square LOLO H OUB EI N

“ S o many gardening books feature plants' mile-long Latin names and confusing charts. Not this one. Its easy-to-follow instructions, diagrams, and photos inspire desire to grow good-for-thebody fresh produce.” — The Virginian-Pilot Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61519-012-6; No. 779012 Full-color; illustrations throughout 368 pages; 7 × 8 The Experiment

The Family Kitchen Garden

Sugar Snaps and Strawberries

KAREN LI EB REI C H , J UTTA WAGNER & ANNETTE WENDLAND

ANDREA B ELLAMY PH OTOGRAPH Y BY JACK IE CONNEL LY

This nitty-gritty guide to gardening with children includes a month-by-month growing guide with seasonal recipes and an A-Z encyclopedia of plants with notes highlighting those most suitable for young children.

Luscious photography, encouraging tips, and sophisticated designs make growing gorgeous organic food in very little square footage a snap. This straight-forward guide teaches food gardeners all they need to know to make even the tiniest space into an edible oasis.

Flexibind: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-050-7; No. 689050 Full-color; photographs throughout 224 pages; 7½ × 9½ Timber Press

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-124-5; No. 689124 Full-color; illustrations throughout 224 pages; 7‹/• × 9 Timber Press

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What’s Wrong with My Plant? DAV I D D E A R D O R F F & KATH RYN WA D SWO RT H

An easy system for visually diagnosing any problem and matching it to the right cure. This is an indispensable resource. If you can see it, you can fix it. Curing a sick plant just doesn't get any easier. BEST-SELLER ▶ 55,000 copies in print Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-961-4; No. 682961 Full-color; photographs throughout 452 pages; 7ﬁ/• × 9¼ Timber Press

What’s Wrong with My Vegetable Garden?

What’s Wrong with My Fruit Garden?

DAVID D E A R DORF F & KAT H RY N WADSWORTH

DAV I D DEARDORF F & KATH RY N WADSWORTH

Clear photographs of specific problems allow food gardeners to determine exactly what’s wrong with their plants. Accompanying charts point to the appropriate, 100% organic solution. Detailed growth and care guidelines tell gardeners exactly what each kind of vegetable needs to thrive.

Shows home gardeners how to diagnose a plant problem, then offers the best 100% organic solution. Also includes comprehensive information on growth, seasonality, harvesting tips, and care requirements for 37 fruit plants.

BEST-SELLER Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-184-9; No. 689184 Full-color; photographs throughout 336 pages; 7ﬁ/• × 9¼ Timber Press

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-358-4; No. 689358 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-488-8; No. 689488 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 300 pages; 7 × 9¼ Timber Press

Joy of Gardening

Vertical Vegetables & Fruit

Roses Love Garlic

Carrots Love Tomatoes

DICK RAYM O ND

R H O N DA M A S S IN G H A M H ART

LOUI SE RI OTTE

Shows how easy and fun smallfootprint food gardening can be. Low maintenance and big harvests are just two of the benefits of using teepees, trellises, cages, hanging baskets, wall pockets, stacking pots, and multilevel raised beds to grow food. The book also provides expert advice for constructing the site, preparing the soil, and planting and caring for vegetables and fruits that will produce a hearty harvest.

Nurture vegetables, berry bushes, and fruit and nut trees with companion flowers and herbs. Hundreds of helper plants are listed with companion planting properties, pest-fighting attributes, and medicinal uses.

This classic guide has taught generations of gardeners how to use the natural attributes of wild plants, vegetables, and herbs, planted in proximity, to strengthen and support each other.

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-998-6; No. 62998 Full-color; illustrations throughout 176 pages; 7½ × 9¾

“ Belongs on every serious gardener’s shelf.”

Achieve a longer, tastier vegetable harvest with Dick Raymond’s wide-row planting methods. Full-color photographs and at-a-glance planning charts make Raymond's methods achievable and rewarding. ▶ 785,000 copies in print Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-319-7; No. 66319 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 83⁄8 × 10

▶ 209,000 copies in print

BEST-SELLER ▶ 737,000 copies in print

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-028-4; No. 67028 Illustrations throughout 256 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-027-7; No. 67027 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 6 × 9

— T he New York Times Book Review

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Apples of North America: 192 Exceptional Varieties for Gardeners, Growers, and Cooks TOM BURFO R D

Tom Burford highlights the 192 most important apple varieties with profiles that include growing information, tasting notes, and tips for storage. Also includes tips and techniques for preserving, fermenting, and cooking. Paper: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-249-5; No. 689249 Full-color; photographs throughout 300 pages; 8 x 9 in Timber Press

Uncommon Fruits for Every Garden

The Berry Grower’s Companion

Growing Tasty Tropical Plants in Any Home, Anywhere

L E E R E IC H

B ARB ARA L. B OWLI NG

Lee Reich has chosen 23 fruits that offer mouthwatering rewards to anyone willing to veer off the beaten path. As useful as it is inspiring, this book emphasizes plant selection, cultivation, propagation, and maintenance. All the plants are carefully chosen for their flavor, ease of care, and cold hardiness. Tips for using the fruits in the kitchen are included.

Berry fruits have long been used and appreciated in the kitchen, but the aesthetic appeal and practical benefits they bring to the garden landscape are all too often ignored. Backyard gardeners, as well as small fruit growers and nursery people, will find an abundance of valuable, practical information in this volume, including plant lists and tables, cultivation tips, and color photographs for plant identification.

LAURELY NN G. MARTIN & BY RON E. MARTIN

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-944-7; No. 682944 Illustrations throughout; full-color insert 308 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

Paper: $ 19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-726-9; No. 682726 Two-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 308 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

In this practical guide, the owners of the acclaimed Logee’s Tropical Plants draw on a century’s worth of family secrets for growing lush, exotic edibles in containers indoors. The book covers 47 varieties of fruiting plants — from chocolate to cherries, papaya to passion fruit, grapefruit to guava. For each plant the Martins provide everything an enthusiast needs to know, including information on plant selection, planting, pruning, maintenance, and harvesting. Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-577-3; No. 62577 Full-color; photographs throughout 160 pages; 9½ × 9½

The Fruit Gardener’s Bible

Fruit Trees in Small Spaces

Landscaping with Fruit

The Perfect Pumpkin

LEWIS HIL L & L E O NA R D P E R RY

C O L BY E IE R M A N P H OTO G R A P H Y BY E R IN KUNKEL

LEE REI C H

GAI L DAMEROW

A complete guide to growing temperatezone fruit, with information on planting, pruning, pest control, and harvesting. Includes a fruit plant encyclopedia with information on 39 species.

Gail Damerow offers detailed instructions on how to grow and harvest more than 95 varieties, plus fun ideas for carving and crafts projects and more than 30 recipes. The big orange pumpkin is no longer just for Halloween.

From small fruits like strawberries and raspberries to orchard fruits, such as apples, pears, peaches, cherries, and a variety of nuts, The Fruit Gardener’s Bible shows backyard gardeners how to successfully grow organic fruit at home. This book covers everything from choosing the best varieties to planting, pruning, protecting, and harvesting a bountiful crop. BEST-SELLER ▶ 64,000 copies in print Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-567-4; No. 62567 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-984-9; No. 62984 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

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This deliciously encouraging guide brings bountiful fruit trees to even the tiniest yards. Fruit Trees in Small Spaces covers everything a gardener needs to know about choosing and nurturing the best small-space varieties, including selection, pruning, training, irrigation, and disease prevention. With inspiring ideas for spaces of all shapes and sizes and creative recipes that take advantage of an incredible harvest, gardeners will want to plant a mini-orchard in every small corner. Paperback: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-190-0; No. 689190 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 168 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Paperback: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-091-4; No. 62091 Hardcover with jacket: $30.00 US / $38.00 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-096-9; No. 62096 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 192 pages; 9¼ × 10

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-993-9; No. 66993 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 6 x 9

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Saving Vegetable Seeds FERN M A R SH A L L B R A D L EY

Once gardeners begin to start their plants from seeds, the next step is saving seeds to use the following season. This book features 20 of the most common vegetables gardeners grow — beans, carrots, peppers, and tomatoes, to name a few — and shows how to save their seeds through step-by-step illustrations. Paper: $8.95 US / $10.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-363-9; No. 622363 Illustrations throughout; 80 pages; 5 x 7 Available June 2014

The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture C H R ISTO P H E R S H E IN WI TH J ULI E THOMPSON

Teaches gardeners at every level of skill and with any size space how to incorporate permaculture principles. Gardeners will learn to live in harmony with nature and neighbors and create and share an abundant food crop. This accessible guide includes diagrams, photos, and step-by-step projects. BEST-SELLER Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-270-9; No. 689270 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout; 268 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

Free-Range Chicken Gardens J ESSI B LOOM PH OTOGRAPH Y BY KATE B ALDWI N

For the gardener who wants to keep chickens. Includes simple garden plans, tips on attractive fencing options, the best plants for chickens and the plants to avoid, and step-by-step instructions for getting a chicken garden up and running. BEST-SELLER ▶ 61,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-237-2; No. 689237 Full-color; photographs throughout; 224 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Let It Rot!

Don’t Throw It, Grow It!

LISA TAYL O R A ND TH E GARDENE R S O F SE ATTL E T ILT H

ST U CA M P B E L L

DEB ORAH PETERS ON & MI LLI C ENT SELSAM

Paper: $18.95 US / $22.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-57912-862-3; No. 81862 Two-color; illustrations throughout 336 pages; 8 × 10 Black Dog & Leventhal

Recycle waste to create soil-nourishing compost. This classic guide will show you how with instructions for starting and maintaining a composting system, building bins, and using the compost.

The Wildlife-Friendly Vegetable Gardener TAMMI H ART U NG

Tammi Hartung shares her personal philosophy on making the vegetable garden an extension of the natural habitat rather than a fortress. By creating positive relationships with local wildlife through strategic plant selection and placement, attracting beneficial insects and native pollinators, and enlisting the help of wild predators such as birds, bats, and toads, gardeners will encourage a diverse ecosystem and reap the benefits! Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN: 978-1-61212-055-3; No. 622055 Full-color; illustrations throughout 144 pages; 7½ x 9‹/¢

Your Farm in the City This all-in-one resource tells how to grow organic produce, keep bees, raise chickens, and even run a small farm in any urban environment, from a rooftop or alley to a city lot or backyard. Lisa Taylor and the gardeners at Seattle Tilth guide and inspire even the most inexperienced urbanite in how to grow all varieties of fruits, vegetables, flowers, herbs, and trees, as well as how to raise livestock.

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Offers growing instructions for over 50 plants — from kitchen vegetables to fruits and nuts, herbs and spices, and exotic plants from ethnic markets.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 348,000 copies in print

BEST-SELLER ▶ 40,000 copies in print

Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-023-9; No. 67023 Illustrations throughout 160 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-064-8; No. 62064 Two-color; illustrations throughout 160 pages; 6½ × 7½ 8-copy counter display: $87.60 US / $111.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-094-5 No. 62094

The Complete Compost Gardening Guide B ARB ARA PLEA S ANT & DEB ORAH L. MARTIN

Turn the compost bin upside down with this natural six-way compost gardening system for keeping compost heaps right in the garden. BEST-SELLER ▶ 74,000 copies in print ▶ GWA Winner 2009 Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-702-3; No. 67702 Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-703-0; No. 67703 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

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The Backyard Homestead Book of Building Projects S P IK E CA R L S E N

Packed with 76 projects to equip all aspects of sustainable backyard living, seasoned woodworker Spike Carlsen leads even novices through all the required steps with his simple, illustrated instructions, using basic tools and standard building materials.

Paper: $24.95 US / $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-085-0; No. 622085 Two-color with 8-page color insert; illustrations throughout 296 pages; 8½ x 10‡/• Available March 2014

E D IT E D BY CA R L E E N MADI GAN

BEST-SELLER ▶ 241,000 copies in print

TH E EDI TORS OF STOR EY PUB LI SH I NG

With just a little time and a handful of tools, gardeners can create 39 simple projects for the vegetable garden. Each includes step-by-step instructions, detailed illustrations, complete materials and lumber lists, no-nonsense tips, and a color photograph of the finished product.

The Backyard Homestead A compendium of the best advice on how to produce your own food at home, from growing fruits, vegetables, and herbs to making cheese, raising chickens, and keeping bees.

The Vegetable Gardener’s Book of Building Projects

▶ 49,000 copies in print

Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-138-6; No. 62138 Two-color; illustrations throughout 368 pages; 7 × 9

Paper: $ 18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-526-1; No. 62526 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 152 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

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The Complete Guide to Cultivating Mushrooms

The Organic Backyard Vineyard

ST EPHEN RUSSE L L

TO M P OW E R S

Step-by-step photographs explain how to grow shiitakes, oysters, lion’s manes, maitakes, and portobellos at home. The book includes the methods and techniques to create grain spawn or sawdust spawn, as well as how to use liquid cultures and fruiting chambers. Market growers will gain a working knowledge of large-scale grain spawn, agar, bag cultures, bulk substrates, and large fruiting chambers for producing mushrooms in quantity.

Everything a beginning grape grower needs to know: how to design and build a vineyard, select grapes for each region, maximize yield using organic maintenance techniques, build a trellis, harvest at peak flavor, and store grapes for winemaking.

Paper: $ 24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-146-8; No. 622146 Full-color; photographs throughout 288 pages; 7 x 9 Available August 2014

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Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-285-3; No. 689285 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout; 176 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

The Homebrewer’s Garden

From Vines to Wines

J OE F I SH ER & DENNI S F I SH ER

J EF F C OX

Learn how to enhance the flavor, aroma, and uniqueness of homebrew by growing hops, brewing herbs, and malt grains in a backyard or sun-facing porch.

A complete course in home winemaking, this book covers every step of the grape-growing and wine-making process right through to savoring the finished product.

▶ 54,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-010-9; No. 67010 Illustrations throughout 192 pages; 6 × 9

BEST-SELLER ▶ 184,000 copies in print Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-105-2; No. 67105 Illustrations throughout 256 pages; 6 × 9

Section Herbs

R O S E M A R Y G L A D S TA R

“ A true reflection of its author in its wisdom, knowledge and practicality.”

— N obuko SeraKingsley, MD, Internist

Herbal Tea Gardens MARIETTA M A R SH A L L M AR C IN

This tea lover’s gardening bible features instructions for growing herbs for tea, plus more than 100 recipes for blending and brewing the herbs in healthful combinations. Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-106-9; No. 67106 Illustrations throughout 192 pages; 8 × 8

Rosemary Gladstar’s Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner’s Guide

Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health

R O S E M A RY GLADSTAR

ROSEMARY GLADSTAR

Widely recognized as the godmother of modern herbalism, Rosemary Gladstar is renowned worldwide for her inspired teaching and trustworthy knowledge of healing herbs. Now, Gladstar offers a fresh introduction for a new generation of gardeners and natural health and self-sufficiency enthusiasts.

Soothe everyday ailments with 175 simple herbal recipes for everything from infant colic to dry skin to cold symptoms to insomnia. Renowned herbalist Rosemary Gladstar provides timetested natural therapies and herbal remedies.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 57,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-005-8; No. 622005 Full-color; photographs throughout 224 pages; 7 × 9

BEST-SELLER ▶ 113,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-078-5; No. 62078 Full-color; photographs throughout 408 pages; 7¼ × 7¼

NEW!

Herbs for Long-Lasting Health

Herbs for Stress & Anxiety

Herbal Remedy Gardens

R O S E M A RY GLADSTAR

ROSEMARY GLADSTAR

DO RIE BYE R S

Best-selling author Rosemary Gladstar explains how to use 22 herbs to enhance vitality and well-being at any age. She also discusses the superfoods, supplements, and herbal teas that support a healthy lifestyle. There are 15 recipes for effective tinctures, teas, tonics, and more, including Longevity Tonic, 7-Herb Long-Life Soup, and Brain Tonic Tincture.

The godmother of the contemporary herbal medicine movement profiles 21 of the most effective herbs for making teas and tinctures to address common stress symptoms such as panic attacks, depression, headaches, migraines, herpes, insomnia, and neuralgia. There are also techniques for making herbal tonics, sedatives, demulcents, and stimulants to soothe nervous system issues.

Enhance your health naturally by growing more than 20 medicinal herbs in the home garden. Included are 38 illustrated plans for backyard and container herb gardens. Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-095-6; No. 67095 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8 × 8

Paper: $8.95 US / $10.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-471-1; No. 622471 Illustrations throughout 96 pages; 5 x 7 Available April 2014

Paper: $8.95 US / $10.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-429-2; No. 622429 Illustrations throughout 128 pages; 5 x 7 Available April 2014

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Herbs

The Beginner’s Guide to Edible Herbs C HARLES W. G. SM I TH

Complete information on growing, harvesting, preserving, and using 26 of the most popular kitchen herbs, from basil to thyme. There are also food-pairing tips, simple recipes, and basic information on medicinal uses, all enhanced by beautiful, full-color photographs of every plant and many kitchen recipes and projects. BEST-SELLER Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-528-5; No. 62528 Full-color; photographs throughout 152 pages; 7 × 9

The Encyclopedia of Herbs A RT HUR O. TUCK E R & T HO M AS D e B AG G I O

A meticulously researched compendium of every aspect of growing, identifying, harvesting, preserving, and using more than 500 species of herbs. Profiles provide a plant's botanical name and family and its height, hardiness, light requirements, water consumption, required soil type, and pH. The history of the plant, the chemistry of its essential oils, and its other uses are included. Hardcover: $39.95 US / $49.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-994-2; No. 682994 Illustrations throughout 604 pages; 7 × 9 Timber Press

Storey Publishing

Homegrown Herbs TA M M I H A RT U N G

In Homegrown Herbs, Tammi Hartung provides the definitive guide to planting, growing, harvesting, and using more than 100 herbs. An internationally renowned herbalist, teacher, and certified organic grower, Hartung has filled this indispensable reference with a wide range of information. This stepby-step primer includes information on seed selection, planting, maintenance and care, harvesting, drying, and uses in the kitchen, home pharmacy, crafting, and body care. BEST-SELLER Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-703-6; No. 62703 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

The Lavender Lover’s Handbook SARAH B ERRI NGER B ADER

This beginner’s guide provides a checklist of the color, fragrance, size, and foliage, as well as the basic pruning, spacing, and planting requirements, of the 100 easiest-to-grow lavenders available today. Includes tips on how to cook and craft with this beloved herb. BEST-SELLER Hardcover: $27.95 US / $34.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-221-1; No. 689221 Full-color; photographs throughout 192 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press

Herbs in Bloom

The Herb Gardener

J O A N N GA R D N E R

SUSAN Mc C LURE

Herbs in Bloom is an A–Z selection of more than 700 flowering herbs that look great integrated into any ornamental garden. Full of detailed information on how to grow each herb from seed or cuttings, it offers advice on site selection, soils, transplanting, and other practical concerns.

A delicate herb garden adds grace and style to your landscape and exciting flavor to your kitchen. Here are gardening tips on 75 herbs desirable for both cooking and crafts.

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-698-9; No. 682698 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 394 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

▶ 56,000 copies in print Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-873-4; No. 66873 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 240 pages; 8 3⁄8 × 10

Lavender: The Grower’s Guide V I RGI NI A McNAUGHTON

Lavender is a truly comprehensive study that enables the reader to research and identify more than 200 lavender species and varieties. With chapters on cultivation, propagation, pests and diseases, and botanical history, this book is as practical as it is authoritative. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-125-2; No. 689125 Full-color; photographs throughout 180 pages; 7ﬁ/• × 9¼ Timber Press

Growing & Using Herbs Successfully B ETTY E. M. JAC OB S

This illustrated guide teaches readers how to plant, propagate, harvest, dry, freeze, store, and sell (both wholesale and retail) 64 of the most popular herbs. ▶ 180,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-249-7; No. 66249 Illustrations throughout 240 pages; 6 × 9

Garden Reference Section

NEW!

The Complete Guide to Saving Seeds ROBERT G O UG H & CHERYL M O O R E - G O U G H

How to collect, save, and cultivate the seeds from more than 300 vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Descriptions of seed biology; tips on how to select plants for the best seeds; and advice on harvesting and cleaning, proper storage and care, and propagating and caring for new seedlings are all presented with clear, easy-to-follow instructions. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-574-2; No. 62574 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Starting Seeds

Saving Vegetable Seeds

B A R B A R A E L L IS

F ERN MARSH ALL B RADLEY

The first book in Storey’s Basics series will help gardeners of any level get a jump on the growing season. In this concise, straightforward guide, expert gardener Barbara Ellis provides the basic information that readers need and teaches foolproof starting techniques for a variety of vegetables, herbs, and flowers.

BEST-SELLER Paper: $8.95 US / $10.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-105-5; No. 622105 Illustrations throughout 128 pages; 5 × 7

Paper: $8.95 US / $10.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-363-9; No. 622363 Illustrations throughout; 80 pages; 5 x 7 Available June 2014

8-copy counter display: $71.60 US / $87.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-163-5; No. 622163

NEW!

The Manual of Seed Saving ANDREA H EI STINGER

This comprehensive guide shows how to maximize seed quality and yield for 100 crop plants. The detailed information on pollination, cultivation, harvest, and storage are especially useful for market growers and small farmers. Hardcover: $39.95 US / $49.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-382-9; No. 689382 Full color; photographs and illustrations throughout 344 pages; 7 x 9 Timber Press

NEW!

Secrets of Plant Propagation

Seed Sowing and Saving

Saving Seeds

LEWIS H I L L

CA R O L E B . T U R N E R

MARC ROGERS

Grow plants from seed and learn how to start your own shrubs and trees with clearly explained grafting techniques. The results will be bountiful, healthy plants and greattasting fruits and vegetables.

Learn when to harvest the seeds of more than 100 vegetables, herbs, and flowers, as well as how to dry, store, and test them for viability for the next growing season.

Raise, harvest, and store seeds for the easiest-to-grow and most popular vegetables and ornamental plants. Each vegetable and flower is discussed in detail. A handy resource list and map of average frost dates nationwide are included.

▶ 129,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-370-8; No. 66370 Illustrations throughout 176 pages; 8½ × 11

▶ 38,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-001-7; No. 67001 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 11

▶ 70,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-634-1; No. 66634 Illustrations throughout 192 pages; 6 × 9

Plant Breeding for the Home Gardener J OSEPH TYC HONIEVICH

This comprehensive guide shows gardeners how to choose plants to breed, provides simple explanations on how to cross plants, and features a basic primer on genetics. Plant breeding is an achievable and important garden technique, and with this book gardeners will learn how simple it is to grow their own varieties of vegetables, fruits, and flowers. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-364-5; No. 689364 Two-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 216 pages; 5 5⁄8 × 9 ¼ Timber Press

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Garden Reference

NEW!

Teaming with Nutrients JEFF LOWE N F E L S

From the author of Teaming with Microbes, this accessible and friendly guide explains the important role of macronutrients and micronutrients in plant nutrition. It also shows home gardeners how to provide these essential nutrients through organic, easy-to-follow techniques. Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-314-0; No. 689314 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 250 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden

NEW!

J E S S ICA WA L L IS E R

This complete, hands-on guide features a natural and sustainable way to control pests, with 19 bug profiles, 39 plant profiles with in-depth growing information, and suggested companion plants. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-388-1; No. 689388 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 8 x 9 Timber Press

How to Eradicate Invasive Plants

Attracting Native Pollinators

TERI DUNN C H AC E

TH E XERC ES S OC IETY

Includes 200 of the most common invasive plants throughout North America, from English ivy in the Northwest and mile-a-minute vine in the Northeast to kudzu in the Southeast and multiflora rose in the Midwest. This accessible guide offers gardeners everything they need to take control; plant profiles include clear photography to make identification simple and eradication methods for every plant. Eradication options include less-toxic approaches, such as digging, smothering, and mowing, along with solutions for safe chemical treatments.

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-306-5; No. 689306 Full-color; photographs throughout 336 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

The Gardener’s Bug Book

The Gardener’s Guide to Plant Diseases

The Gardener’s Weed Book

BARBARA P L E A SA N T

BARBARA PLEASANT

B ARB ARA PLEASANT

Work with nature to produce bountiful, environmentally safe, chemical-free gardens while still controlling persistent plant pests.

The antidote for the 50 most common plant diseases: what they look like, where they are found, what they will do to the plant, and what to do about them.

Identify, work with, and organically control 70 weeds commonly found in North America.

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-609-9; No. 66609 Illustrations throughout 144 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-274-9; No. 66274 Illustrations throughout 192 pages; 6 × 9

Storey Publishing

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-921-2; No. 66921 Illustrations throughout 208 pages; 6 × 9

BEST-SELLER Paper: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-695-4; No. 62695 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 7 × 10 See page 27 for new Farming with Native Beneficial Insects

Weedless Gardening LEE REI C H

Introduces a system that protects the soil, contributes to plant health, reduces water needs, and, of course, mitigates weed problems by keeping the seeds dormant. And it works everywhere! ▶ 63,000 copies in print Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1696-7; No. 11696 Illustrations throughout 208 pages; 6 × 8 Workman Publishing

Garden Reference Section

Designer Plant Combinations S COT T CA L H O U N

Contains more than 100 creative plant combinations from top garden designers across the United States. Each garden composition uses just six plants or fewer. Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-077-8; No. 62077 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 240 pages; 8 × 8½

Why Grow That When You Can Grow This? A N D R E W K EYS

In this inspiring and hardworking guide, garden designer Andrew Keys offers hundreds of all-star alternatives that replace—and often outshine—problem plants. Each plant profile highlights three alternatives to an old favorite, in addition to tips on hardiness, shape, color, texture, light, and size. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-286-0; No. 689286 Full-color; photographs throughout 340 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Mulch It!

Secrets to Great Soil

ST U CAM PB E L L

E L IZ A B ET H P. ST E L L

Stu Campbell shows how to use mulch to protect soil, minimize weeds, enhance plant health, encourage earthworms, reduce water demands, and cut down on garden labor.

More than 300 detailed drawings and dozens of charts help the reader identify different types of soil, remedy various deficiencies, and improve soil for specific plants’ needs.

▶ 50,000 copies in print Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-316-2; No. 67316 Illustrations throughout 128 pages; 6 × 9

▶ 42,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-008-6; No. 67008 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 11

Powerhouse Plants GRAH AM RI C E PH OTOGRAPH Y BY J UDYWH I TE

Gardeners want hardworking, eyecatching plants that provide beauty in multiple seasons. This stunning book features more than 500 multiseason plants, including perennials, annuals, groundcovers, vines, shrubs, and trees. Plant profiles include basic plant information, such as size, hardiness, and preferred growing conditions. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-210-5; No. 689210 Full-color; photographs throughout 280 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press

Plantiful

NEW!

KRI STI N GREEN

Highlights plants that help a garden quickly grow by self-sowing and spreading. The book teaches gardeners how to expand the garden and extend the life of a plant by overwintering. Includes additional gardening tips, design ideas, and inspirational photos. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-387-4; No. 689387 Full-color; photographs throughout 224 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Deerproofing Your Yard & Garden

50 Beautiful Deer-Resistant Plants

RH ONDA MASSI NGH AM H ART

RUTH ROGERS CL AUS EN

Protect plants from deer damage with innovative fencing, with homemade or commercial repellents, or simply by using plants that deer hate. All that and more is covered in this completely revised and updated edition of the classic book on deerproofing techniques.

With full-color photographs of the 50 best deer-resistant annuals, perennials, bulbs, ferns, grasses, and shrubs, this is an inspiring guide for the plant lover with a deer problem.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 122,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-585-2; No. 67585 Illustrations throughout 208 pages; 6 × 9

BEST-SELLER Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-195-5; No. 689195 Full-color; photographs throughout 224 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press

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Garden Reference

Planting the Dry Shade Garden NEW!

Five-Plant Gardens NANCY J. ON D R A

Gives readers all the tools they need to design and plant a spectacular perennial garden. By starting with one of these five-plant plans, gardeners of all levels will find the process manageable. Each of the plans includes an illustrated planting plan, season-by-season highlights, a shopping list with brief plant descriptions, what to expect as the planting matures, and tips on customizing the planting for different sites, climates, or themes.

G R A H A M R IC E

Graham Rice profiles 130 plants that accept reduced light and moisture levels — an entire palette to help transform challenging spaces into rich, rewarding gardens. He also shows how to prune selectively to admit more light and how to amend soil to increase its moisture retention. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-187-0; No. 689187 Full-color; photographs throughout 192 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press

A Child’s Garden MOLLY DANNENMAI ER

This book shows how to create innovative, special places in which children can experience nature on their own home turf. Featured throughout are miniature paradises that parents and grandparents have designed just for the children in their lives, highlighting an enchanting variety of elements that will make any garden come alive. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-843-3; No. 682843 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 180 pages; 8 × 10 Timber Press

Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN: 978-1-61212-004-1; No. 622004 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 184 pages; 9¼ x 10‡/• Available February 2014

NEW!

The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden ROY DIBLIK

This unique approach to garden design features hardy and beautiful perennial plants grown on a 10 x 14-foot grid. The 62 plans included in the book are easy to follow and can be adjusted to fit a variety of spaces. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-334-8; No. 689334 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-494-9; No. 689494 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 240 pages; 9 x 11 Timber Press Available February 2014

Storey Publishing

The Perennial Care Manual N A N CY J. O N D R A P H OTO G R A P H Y BY R O B CARDI LLO

The plant-by-plant care manual for every home perennial gardener, featuring 125 of the perennials that home gardeners are most likely to grow. Ondra offers in-depth coverage of basic techniques for the perennial gardener, advice on preferred light and soil conditions, and complete care and maintenance instructions. ▶ 36,000 copies in print Paper: $27.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-150-8; No. 62150 Hardcover with jacket: $34.95 US / $42.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-151-5; No. 62151 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

How to Grow a School Garden ARDEN B UC KLI N - S P OR ER & RAC H EL KATH L EEN P R INGL E

In this groundbreaking resource, two school garden pioneers offer parents, teachers, and school administrators everything they need to know to build school gardens and to develop the programs that support them. This book provides all the tools that the school community needs to build a productive and engaging school garden that will inspire and nurture students and families for years to come. Flexibind: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-000-2; No. 689000 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8 × 10 Timber Press

The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook

The Perennial Gardener’s Design Primer

PENELOPE O'SULLI VAN PH OTOGRAPH Y BY KAREN B USS OLI NI

STEPH ANI E C OH EN & NANCY J. ONDRA PH OTOGRAPH Y BY R OB CAR DIL L O

Learn how to use trees and shrubs effectively with this comprehensive handbook covering all the essentials of woody plant gardening. Features an extensive encyclopedia of more than 350 tree and shrub profiles.

Create stunning perennial gardens using basic design principles. Achievable plans for 20 gardens and a guide to more than 475 reliable perennials round out the lively, authoritative text.

▶ S election of Bookspan’s HomeStyle

Book Club

Paper: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-570-8; No. 67570 Hardcover with jacket: $39.95 US / $49.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-571-5; No. 67571 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 416 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

BEST-SELLER ▶ 2 006 Winner of the Garden Writer’s Silver Award of Achievement ▶ 74,000 copies in print Paper: $ 24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-543-2; No. 67543 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Garden Reference

DEBRA LEE BALDWIN

Hardy Succulents GWEN M O O R E K E L A I D I S PHOTOG R A PH Y BY SAXO N H O LT

The first book dedicated to bringing succulents to every North American hardiness zone. This complete resource offers step-by-step growing instructions, practical care tips, advice on weeding and dividing, creative design ideas, and stunning photography of an array of hardy succulents. ▶ Winner of the 2009 American

Horticultural Society Book Award

Paper with flaps: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-700-9; No. 67700 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 160 pages; 9½ × 9½

The Nonstop Garden ST EPHANI E CO H E N & JENNIF E R B E N N E R

With Cohen and Benner’s trusted advice for building a nonstop garden, you'll have more creative planting options, a garden that provides year-round interest, and — most important — a yard that requires less maintenance than a traditional perennial border. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-951-5; No. 682951 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 248 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

Succulent Container Gardens

Designing with Succulents

Succulents Simplified

Each of more than 300 photographs offers an inspiring idea. A-to-Z descriptions cover 350 of the best succulents, plus companion plants. Whether the goal is a gorgeous potted garden for a sunny windowsill or outdoor living area — or simply making great gifts — this is a comprehensive primer for creating vibrant, living works of art.

Featuring the work of more than 50 professional garden designers and creative homeowners, this complete design compendium is as practical as it is inspirational. Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs, it gives design basics for paths, borders, slopes, and containers; hundreds of succulent plant recommendations; and descriptions of 90 easy-care, drought-tolerant companion plants.

This complete primer on one of the most popular groups of plants includes tips on care and cultivation, design suggestions, and profiles of the 100 top plant picks. The book also features eight step-by-step craft projects that show how to use the plants in everyday life, including centerpieces and bouquets.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 49,000 copies in print Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-959-1; No. 682959 Full-color; photographs throughout 248 pages; 7ﬁ/• × 9¼ Timber Press

Caring for Perennials JA N ET M AC U N OVIC H

With Macunovich’s techniques for prioritizing, planning, and record keeping, you’ll be able to grow a world-class perennial garden in an average of one hour of maintenance per 100 square feet per month. ▶ 47,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-957-1; No. 66957 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 200 pages; 8½ × 11

▶ 44,000 copies in print

Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-816-7; No. 682816 Full-color; photographs throughout 256 pages; 7ﬁ/• × 9¼ Timber Press

BEST-SELLER Paper with flaps: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-393-5; No. 689393 Full-color; photographs throughout 272 pages; 8 × 8 ¾ Timber Press

50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden

TRACY DiSAB ATO - AUST

Tracy DiSabato-Aust has identified 50 show-stopping plants that anyone can grow. Each selection is a dynamic choice for nearly every garden. All 50 plants have passed the test for toughness, beauty, and durability.

A thorough guide to the essential practices of perennial care. This expanded edition includes more than 200 new color photographs and a 32-page journal section for making notes and observations.

▶ 35,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-950-8; No. 682950 Full-color; photographs throughout 168 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press

BEST-SELLER ▶ 184,000 copies in print Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-803-7; No. 682803 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 7³⁄• × 10³⁄• Timber Press

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NEW!

The New Low-Maintenance Garden VALERIE EA STO N

In this inspiring book, Val Easton shows exactly how to have a low-maintenance garden that doesn't sacrifice style. You won't have to give up your favorite plants or settle for expanses of ugly bark nuggets. You just have to unlearn some bad old habits and pick up some good new ones. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-166-5; No. 689166 Full-color; photographs throughout 284 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Saving Container Plants A L IC E A N D B R IA N M c G OWAN

With this guide, readers learn how to use overwintering techniques to save container plants such as fuchsia and geraniums beyond the first year. By understanding the dormancy conditions these plants need to survive with few to no pest problems, container gardeners can enjoy the same plants for many seasons. The book includes a plant-by-plant guide for quick reference. Paper: $9.95 US / $11.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-361-5; No. 622361 Illustrations throughout 128 pages; 5 x 7 Available June 2014

Small-Space Container Gardens

The Practical Guide to Container Gardening

F ERN RICH A R D S O N

S US A N B E R RY & ST E VE B R A D L EY

For a gardener with limited space, containers are the answer. They're simple — anyone can pop a plant into a pot and call it done. But with a little more know-how, the tiniest balcony can be reborn as a miniature paradise complete with lush foliage, changing colors, and a tempting mix of edibles and ornamentals. Paper: $ 19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-241-9; No. 689241 Full-color; photographs throughout 188 pages; 8½ × 11 Timber Press

Storey Publishing

Along with comprehensive information on planting techniques, care, and maintenance, this book includes a fully illustrated A-to-Z directory of more than 100 plant species. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-329-2; No. 67329 Full-color; photographs throughout 160 pages; 8¼ × 10‡/•

Continuous Container Gardens

McGee & Stuckey’s The Bountiful Container

SARA B EGG TOWNSEND & ROANNE ROB B I NS

ROSE MARI E NI C HOL S M c GEE & MAGGI E STUC KEY

Garden designers Townsend and Robbins offer an innovative system for creating stylish containers that change with the seasons and show how easy it is to swap plants in and out for a dynamic yearround display. This simple approach yields endless variations, seasonal bursts of color, and varied textures that echo the ever-changing beauty of nature.

With few exceptions, everything edible that’s grown in a traditional garden can be raised in a container. An extraordinarily complete plant-by-plant guide, The Bountiful Container covers vegetables — not just tomatoes (17 varieties) and peppers (19 varieties) but also haricots verts, fava beans, Thumbelina carrots, and more.

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-702-9; No. 62702 Full-color; photographs throughout 272 pages; 9 × 8‹/¢

Pots in the Garden RAY ROGERS

Author and award-winning horticulturist Ray Rogers takes you on an engaging exploration into basic design principles as well as how to create focal points, use water, exploit the potential of empty containers, and more. Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-834-1; No. 682834 Full-color; photographs throughout 248 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

▶ 94,000 copies in print Paper: $17.95 US / $22.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1623-3; No. 11623 Two-color; line art and halftones throughout 448 pages; 6 × 9 Workman Publishing

The City Gardener’s Handbook LI NDA YANG

Here is an invaluable resource for any gardener facing the challenge of growing plants where space is limited, whether in the courtyard of a suburban townhouse or on a midcity rooftop. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-449-7; No. 67449 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 336 pages; 7 × 9

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NEW!

Native Plants of the Southeast LARRY ME L L I CH A M P PHOTOG R A P H Y BY W I L L ST UA RT

This comprehensive guide features plant profiles for over 460 species of trees, shrubs, vines, ferns, grasses, and wildflowers. Gardeners will also find helpful information on cultivation, propagation, ranges, and hardiness. Hardcover: $39.95 US / $49.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-323-2; No. 689323 Full-color; photographs throughout 384 pages; 8 x 10½ Timber Press

NEW!

The Homeowner’s Complete Tree & Shrub Handbook P E N E L O P E O ' S U L L IVAN P H OTO G R A P H Y BY KA R E N B US S O L IN I

Book Club

The Creative Shrub Garden ANY M c I NDOE

Shows how to incorporate more shrubs into garden design and offers hundreds of creative combinations that gardeners can implement into their home gardens. Includes a comprehensive plant directory with information on growing and maintaining shrubs. Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-434-5; No. 689434 Full-color; photographs throughout 300 pages; 8 ½ x 10 Timber Press Available July 2014

MI C H AEL A . DIR R

From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants and all the essential details for identification, planting, and care, plus full-color photographs showing a tree's habitat in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. BEST-SELLER

Poolscaping

Deckscaping

NANCY J. O N D R A & ST EPH A NI E CO H E N PHOTOG R A P H Y BY R O B CA R D IL L O

CAT R IO N A T U D O R E R L ER

B ARB ARA W. ELLI S

Bring natural beauty to any swimming pool with this guide to landscaping the entire pool area. Designing the edging, choosing lighting and fencing, picking poolside plants that are appropriate to the landscape, and working with containers — everything is addressed here.

Transform any deck from an overly exposed flat stretch of space to a cool, private expansion of the house’s living area. Trellises, lighting, plantings, and furniture are all covered with photographs, drawings, and wellthought-out text.

▶ 57,000 copies in print

▶ 63,000 copies in print

Paper with flaps: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-385-8; No. 67385 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 208 pages; 9¼ × 10

Paper with flaps: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-408-4; No. 67408 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages; 9¼ × 10

Paper with flaps: $22.95 US / $28.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-680-4; No. 67680 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 240 pages; 9¼ × 10

Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs

Hardcover: $79.95 US / $100.00 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-901-0; No. 682901 Full-color; photographs throughout 952 pages; 8½ × 11 Timber Press

Fallscaping

Why not plant a garden that continues to bloom and thrive as the days grow shorter? Here is a comprehensive guide to the best fall-blooming plants, along with 10 complete garden plans that combine flowers, trees, shrubs, ground covers, and grasses in designs sure to please autumn-loving gardeners.

Gardening for the Birds GEORGE ADAMS

With the right mix of native trees, shrubs, and perennials, a home landscape can provide shelter, food, and nesting sites for a wide variety of bird species. Gardening for the Birds shows how to achieve this, with information on plant selection and garden design, plant profiles for more than 170 plants, and a bird directory that highlights 64 of the most common species in North America. Gardeners will also learn how to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. BEST-SELLER Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-409-3; No. 689409 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 400 pages; 7 5⁄8 × 9 5⁄8 Timber Press

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Section Reference Garden

The New York Times 1000 Gardening Questions & Answers T HE GARD E N E D I TO R S O F T HE N EW YO R K T I M E S , W I TH A DDIT ION A L M ATE R I A L BY LESLIE LAND

Authoritative, nearly 900-page bible of all the garden news that’s fit to print, based on the very popular syndicated column “Garden Q & A.” BEST-SELLER ▶ 128,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1997-5; No. 11997 Two-color; illustrations throughout 672 pages; 6 × 9

The Truth about Garden Remedies

The Truth about Organic Gardening

J E FF G IL L M A N

J EF F GI LLMAN

Remedies for all garden woes are there for the taking: the challenge is to know what will work and what won't. Fearlessly conducting original experiments and harvesting wisdom from the scientific literature, horticulturist Jeff Gillman assesses new and historic advice and reveals the how and why — and sometimes the why not — for more than 100 common and uncommon gardening practices.

If you've ever wondered about the merits of a specific insecticide, herbicide, or fungicide, or debated whether practices such as planting cover crops or companion plants are worth the trouble, you'll find the answers you've sought in these pages, along with a clear, careful, and good-humored analysis of benefits and drawbacks. Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-862-4; No. 682862 Illustrations throughout 208 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

Trowel & Error SH ARON LOV EJ OY

Garden writer Sharon Lovejoy shares the kind of practical wisdom that comes only after a lifetime of experience. The book is illustrated throughout with full-color watercolors and indexed by problem, plant, pest, and solution. BEST-SELLER ▶ 118,000 copies in print Paper with flaps: $13.95 US / $17.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-2632-4; No. 12632 Full-color; illustrations throughout 336 pages; 6 × 7 Workman Publishing

Workman Publishing

Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-912-6; No. 682912 Illustrations throughout 216 pages; 6 × 9 Timber Press

Garden Wisdom & Know-How

The Anxious Gardener’s Book of Answers

Tips for the Lazy Gardener

The Dirt-Cheap Green Thumb

C OM PILED BY J U DY PR AY F RO M T HE E D I TO R S O F RO DALE GA R D E NI NG B O O K S

T E R I D U N N C H AC E

LI NDA TI LGNER

Identifies the 100 most common gardening mistakes and gives gardeners the techniques to prevent them or fix them.

Time-saving tips and routines help gardeners make quick work of planning, planting, building soil, sowing, transplanting, harvesting, and beating weeds and pests.

RH ONDA MASSI NGHAM H ART

The latest addition to the bestselling Wisdom & Know-How series is a complete reference for everything you need to know about gardening — from understanding soil and fertilizers to growing flowers and vegetables. Paper: $19.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-57912-837-1; No. 81837 Photographs and illustrations throughout 496 pages; 10½ × 13ﬁ/• Black Dog & Leventhal

Storey Publishing

Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-235-8; No. 689235 Two-color; illustrations throughout 224 pages; 6 × 8 Timber Press

▶ 217,000 copies in print

These tips and tricks — from starting seeds to preserving produce and from using compost to conserving water — will help pennywise gardeners control costs.

Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-026-0; No. 67026 Illustrations throughout 144 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-441-7; No. 62441 Two-color; illustrations throughout 288 pages; 5 × 7 8-copy counter display $87.60 US / $111.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-499-8; No. 62499

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Pruning Made Easy LEWIS H I L L

Keep plants healthy, vibrant, and beautiful with safe pruning techniques. More than 300 clear, step-by-step illustrations demonstrate the proper times, equipment, and methods for accurately pruning trees, shrubs, bushes, hedges, vines, and flowers. BEST-SELLER ▶ 180,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-006-2; No. 67006 Illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 11

The Pruning Answer Book

How to Buy the Right Plants, Tools & Garden Supplies

L E W IS H IL L & P E N E L O P E O ’S U L L IVAN

J I M FOX

When is the right time to prune? How much should be removed? What’s the difference between pinching and heading back? For all these questions and more, The Pruning Answer Book has the answers. Flexibind with paper spine: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-710-4; No. 62710 Two-color; illustrations throughout 384 pages; 4½ × 6³/• 8-copy mixed counter display (4 copies each of The Pruning Answer Book and The Veggie Gardener’s Answer Book) $119.60 US / $151.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-777-7; No. 62777

Jim Fox—with over 25 years of nursery experience—turns new gardeners into savvy consumers with tips on how to choose a healthy plant, how to pick a shovel, and how to decode the information on a plant tag. This is a must-have guide for new gardeners, home owners, and anyone looking for help navigating the nursery. Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-214-3 No. 689214 Two-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 5 × 8 Timber Press

Small Green Roofs NI GEL DUNNETT, DUSTY GEDGE, JOHN L ITTL E & EDMUND C. SNODGR AS S

More than forty profiles of small and domestic-scale projects of all shapes and sizes include green roofs on sheds, studios, garages, houses, bicycle sheds, and other small structures, as well as several community projects. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-059-0; No. 689059 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

6-copy counter display: $89.70 US / $111.00 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-461-1; No. 689461

Creating Rain Gardens

Cold-Climate Gardening

CLEO WO E L F L E -E R SK I N E & APRY L U N CA P H E R

L E W IS H IL L

A comprehensive book for the DIY-er, Creating Rain Gardens covers everything from rain barrels to simple living roofs, permeable patios, and other low-tech affordable ways to save water in the garden. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-240-2; No. 689240 Photographs and illustrations throughout 208 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

For the gardener plagued by early and late frosts, arctic winds, and inhospitable terrain, here is invaluable advice on landscaping, growing food, and warming up the soil. ▶ 44,000 copies in print

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-441-5; No. 66441 Photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 6 × 9

The Weather-Resilient Garden C H ARLES W. G. SMI TH

Plan a weather-resilient garden with this encyclopedic list of 100 weather-hardy plants, presented with specific region-by-region advice. For occasions when violent storms do their damage, Smith’s detailed problem-solving advice will have any garden on the road to recovery. Paper: $ 19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-516-6; No. 67516 Illustrations throughout 416 pages; 6 × 9

Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens LAUREN SPRI NGER OGDEN & S C OTT OGDEN

This practical guide highlights a variety of plants—from trees to succulents, perennials to bulbs— that are drought tolerant, beautiful, and adaptable from zones 4 to 10. The 200 plant entries offer complete growing information, garden design ideas, and suggestions for companion plants. Paper: $ 24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-169-6; No. 689169 Full-color; illustrations throughout 248 pages; 7 × 9 Timber Press

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Garden Reference

NEW!

The Lawn & Garden Owner’s Manual

The Organic Lawn Care Manual

How to Build Your Own Greenhouse

The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual

LEWIS AND N A N CY H I L L

PAU L T U K EY

ROGER MARSH ALL

Maintenance charts and schedules (customized by climate), paired with troubleshooting advice for problem areas, keep every part of the garden fresh and lively.

In this comprehensive volume of natural lawn-care information, Paul Tukey explains the many elements that contribute to a healthy, natural lawn.

Covering everything from choosing a site to making plumbing decisions, Roger Marshall helps gardeners achieve the dream of year-round growing. Includes do-it-yourself plans for nine greenhouses.

Provides gardeners with the tools and techniques they need to successfully grow plants in a well-maintained greenhouse. Includes in-depth plant profiles for hundreds of edible and ornamental plants and tips on seed starting and maintenance.

Paper: $21.95 US / $27.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-214-1; No. 67214 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 192 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

▶ 42,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-649-1; No. 67649 Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-655-2; No. 67655 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 272 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

▶ 37,000 copies in print Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-647-7; No. 67647 Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-587-6; No. 67587 Illustrations throughout 264 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-414-7; No. 689414 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 320 pages; 7½ × 9 Timber Press Available July 2014

Designing Your Gardens and Landscapes

“ Truly a great read and a great resource.” — Newsday

NEW!

Farming with Native Beneficial Insects

Making Your Small Farm Profitable

Successful Small-Scale Farming

T HE XERCE S S O CI ETY

R O N M AC H E R

KARL S C H WENKE

JANET MAC UNOVICH

Farmers and gardeners are urgently seeking alternatives to pesticide and its host of problems — pollution of groundwater, harm to honey bees, effects on human health, and more. In this visionary book the Xerces Society presents nature's solutions and strategies, encouraging native beneficial insects to control pests, increase crop yield, and improve all-important farm biodiversity.

With Ron Macher’s down-to-earth advice on planning, farming, and marketing, profits are within the reach of beginning farmers or others looking to jump-start existing businesses.

Learn the potential and the realities of making a full- or part-time living from a small-scale farm. Focusing on organic methods, Schwenke discusses soil care, machinery, and the best “cash crops.”

Janet Macunovich’s practical 12-step approach to home landscape design is just the thing for new homeowners or first-time landscapers. Appropriate for any region, the book focuses on the individual preferences, natural restrictions, and climatic concerns.

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-283-0; No. 622283 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 272 pages; 7 x 10 Available July 2014

Storey Publishing

▶ 54,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-161-8; No. 67161 Photographs and illustrations throughout 288 pages; 6 × 9

▶ 79,000 copies in print

▶ 72,000 copies in print

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-642-6; No. 66642 Illustrations throughout 144 pages; 8½ × 11

Paper with comb binding: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-315-5; No. 67315 Illustrations throughout 176 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Garden Reference Section

The Layered Garden

Bringing Nature Home

DAV ID L . CU L P W I TH A DAM L E VIN E PHOTOG R A PH Y BY R O B CA R D IL L O

D O U G L A S W. TA L L A MY

As practical as it is inspiring, The Layered Garden shows gardeners how to create a gorgeous garden all year round. Techniques and plant advice, gleaned from David Culp’s decades of hard work at Brandywine Cottage, are brought to life by Rob Cardillo’s breathtaking photography. BEST-SELLER Hardcover: $34.95 US / $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-236-5; No. 689236 Full-color; photographs throughout 312 pages; 7½ × 11 Timber Press

BEST-SELLER Hardcover: $39.95 US / $49.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-370-6; No. 689370 Full-color; illustrations and photographs throughout 280 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

The Living Landscape: Designing for Beauty and Biodiversity in the Home Garden RI C K DARKE AND DOUGLAS TALLAMY

BEST-SELLER ▶ 59,000 copies in print

Shows gardeners how to create a gorgeous landscape that is full of life. Written by Rick Darke and Douglas Tallamy, two of the leading voices in sustainable gardening, it is the definitive guide to designing a beautifully biodiverse home garden.

Paper: $17.95 US / $22.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88192-992-8; No. 682992 Full-color; illustrations and photographs throughout 360 pages; 6 x 9 Timber Press

Hardcover: $34.95/ $44.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-408-6; No. 689408 Full-color; photographs throughout 352 pages; 8 ½ x 10 Timber Press Available June 2014

NEW!

PIET O UD O L F A N D NOEL KI NG SB URY

This lushly illustrated book shares leading landscape architect Piet Oudolf’s plant charts and garden design plans. A comprehensive plant directory details the life expectancy and ability to spread and self-seed for 237 plants.

NEW!

This groundbreaking book on biodiversity explores the important relationship between native plants and the insects and wildlife that use them for food and nesting sites. Includes comprehensive lists of native plants for specific regions.

Planting

Seeing Flowers T E R I D U N N C H AC E P H OTO G R A P HY BY ROB ERT LLEWELLY N

A visual feast that gloriously highlights hundreds of beloved garden flowers. Robert Llewellyn’s groundbreaking photography shows the unseen details of common flowers, and Teri Dunn Chace’s lyrical essays give the reader a deeper understanding of each plant. Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-422-2; No. 689422 Full-color; photographs throughout 304 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

Seeing Trees NANCY ROSS H UGO PH OTOGRAPH Y BY ROB ERT L L EW EL LYN

Nancy Ross Hugo invites readers to watch trees with the care and sensitivity with which birdwatchers watch birds. Focusing on 10 common trees of North America, this book highlights the rewards of tree viewing and describes some of the most visually interesting leaves, flowers, fruits, buds, leaf scars, twigs, and bark of familiar trees. The lavish photos make each page come alive with the beauty of the growing process. The result is a gorgeous journey into the life cycle of trees. BEST-SELLER Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-219-8; No. 689219 Full-color; photographs throughout 244 pages; 8½ × 10 Timber Press

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Garden Reference

NEW!

Hellstrip Gardening: Create a Paradise Between the Sidewalk and the Curb E VELYN J. H A D D E N

Beautiful No-Mow Yards

Kiss My Aster

E VE LY N J. H ADDEN

AMANDA TH OMSEN

Garden designer Evelyn Hadden showcases more than 50 examples of inspiring, eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional American lawn. Tips and techniques for lawn removal and plant selection make it possible for gardeners to reinvent their yard and reduce their ecological footprint.

Forget about doing it right — just do it your way, and think of it as a great garden adventure! Kiss My Aster is a highly entertaining, interactive guide to navigating the twists and turns of designing a home landscape, from stone walls and hedges to a vegetable garden, patio, lawn, or water feature. Thomsen’s hilarious voice is the perfect companion to guide and reassure the novice that there are no “right” answers, only those that make you happy.

BEST-SELLER

This comprehensive guide covers everything a gardener needs to know about curbside gardening: city rules and regulations, how to choose plants that thrive in tough situations, how to design paths for accessibility, and much more.

Paper: $24.95 US / $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-238-9; No. 689238 Full-color; photographs throughout 252 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-986-3; No. 62986 Full-color; illustrations throughout 160 pages; 9ﬁ/• × 7½

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-332-4; No. 689332 Full-color; photographs throughout 275 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press Available April 2014

Covering Ground

Grasses

Foliage

BARBARA W. E L L I S

N A N CY J. O N D R A P H OTO G R A P H Y BY S AXO N H OLT

NANCY J. ONDRA PH OTOGRAPH Y BY ROB CARDI LLO

Ornamental grasses stabilize soil, retard erosion, and conserve water. Here is advice on combining grasses with perennials and other plants, as well as stunning photographs and 24 garden plans that illustrate how to achieve results.

Discover the versatility, durability, and season-long color possibilities of garden foliage. Organized by color and texture, each chapter in this eye-opening gardening guide illustrates the features and requirements of dozens of plants, all chosen for the unique appeal of their leaves.

Ground covers bring versatility, texture, and durability to lawn spaces. This guide to possibilities helps readers create eyecatching splashes of color and texture in unexpected places. Covering Ground is part inspiration, part landscaping advice, and part in-depth how-to for planting an outdoor space. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-665-1; No. 67665 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 9¼ × 10

Storey Publishing

BEST-SELLER ▶ 112,000 copies in print Paper with flaps: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-423-7; No. 67423 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 144 pages; 9½ × 9½

Paper with flaps: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-648-4; No. 67648 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 304 pages; 9½ × 9½

The Ever-Blooming Flower Garden LEE S C H NELLER

An easy-to-execute, five-step system to help gardeners create season-spanning, spectacular color. Schneller leads you through the process of mapping your garden, calculating how many plants of different heights you will need, and choosing the perfect low-maintenance plants from the full-color 220-plant Flower Catalog. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-139-3; No. 62139 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8 × 9

Flowers & Ornamentals Section

T H E P L A N T LOV E R ' S G U I D E S A new series for people passionate about plants.

NEW!

Dahlias

Snowdrops

Sedums

Salvias

ANDY V E R NO N

N AO M I S L A D E

B RENT H ORVATH

J OH N WH I TTL ES EY

Everything a gardener needs to know to grow these fantastic flowers at home. Plant profiles for 150 varieties include tips on using dahlias in garden design, growth and propagation information, and lists of where to buy the plants.

Features profiles of 60 hybrids, species, and cultivars, with information on flowering time, ease of cultivation, how to design with snowdrops, and where to buy them.

Plant profiles highlight 150 of the best varieties to grow, with information on zones, plant size, soil and light needs, origin, how they’re used in the landscape, design tips, and where to buy sedums.

Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-435-2; No. 689435 Full-color; photographs throughout 256 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press Available April 2014

Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-392-8; No. 689392 Full-color; photographs throughout 232 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press Available April 2014

Plant profiles of 150 varieties highlight each plant’s type, habitat, and size; hardiness; origin, cultivation, and use in the landscape. Additional information includes tips on design and how to grow and propagate.

Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-416-1; No. 689416 Full-color; photographs throughout 256 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press Available April 2014

Right Rose, Right Place PET ER S CH NE I D E R

Gorgeous, bountiful roses can bring color and aroma to any garden — the secret lies in choosing appropriate plants for each climate and garden condition. Schneider guides readers through the best plant options for trellises, hedges, containers, large or small flower beds, and many other garden settings. Every rose lover will benefit from the growing and pruning tips and advice on dealing with pests and diseases. ▶ S election of Bookspan’s HomeStyle Book Club Hardcover with jacket: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-438-7; No. 62438 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 272 pages; 9¼ × 10

The Gardener’s A–Z Guide to Growing Flowers from Seed to Bloom E IL E E N P OWELL

Grow flowers from seed with this encyclopedia of 576 annuals, perennials, and bulbs, with complete growing instructions for each plant. Includes a full-color flower gallery and an at-aglance design planner. Paper: $ 24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-517-3; No. 67517 Two-color with 64-page full-color plant guide; illustrations throughout 528 pages; 7‹/• × 9⁄/•

Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-419-2; No. 689419 Full-color; photographs throughout 220 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press Available April 2014

The Flower Gardener’s Bible LEWI S AND NANCY H I LL

A flower primer in three sections: part one covers the fundamentals, part two presents plans for 25 gardens, and part three is a photographic encyclopedia of more than 400 species. ▶ S election of the HomeStyle Book Club ▶ 74,000 copies in print

Paper: $27.50 US / $33.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-462-6; No. 67462 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

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Indoor Gardening & Techniques

The Unexpected Houseplant TOVAH MA RTI N

Tovah Martin’s zeal for houseplants speaks for itself in this revolutionary guide. With visual inspiration, it teaches the reader how to make unusual plant selections, shows where to best position plants in the home, and offers valuable tips on watering, feeding, grooming, pruning, and troubleshooting, season by season. This is a feast for the imagination with gorgeous photography by Kindra Clineff. BEST-SELLER Paper: $22.95 US / $28.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-243-3; No. 689243 Full-color; photographs throughout 256 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

The Complete Houseplant Survival Manual BARBARA PL E A SA N T

Barbara Pleasant’s stylish care guide covers new imports, dozens of longflowering varieties, and hardier cultivars of old favorites. Color photographs accompany specific troubleshooting, care, pruning, repotting, and propagating advice for each of 160 flowering and foliage houseplants. Includes an A-to-Z primer on general houseplant health. ▶ 61,000 copies in print Flexibind: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-569-2; No. 67569 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 7½ × 10ﬁ/•

Storey Publishing

Terrarium Craft

Keshiki Bonsai

Window Boxes

A M Y B RYA N T A IE L L O & KATE B RYA N T

KENJ I KOB AYASH I

JAMES C RAMER & DEAN JOHNS ON

A revolutionary approach that is simple and stylish and doesn’t require a large investment of time or money. The 37 step-by-step projects show how to turn plants, rocks, and containers into a beautiful living landscape. Basic projects start simply, with only moss and a container. The difficulty slowly increases as additional elements, such as trees, perennials, and stones, are introduced. Bonsai has never been so easy!

More than 150 full-color photographs, step-by-step instructions, and useful plant-care tips accompany 100 projects and quick design ideas for year-round window boxes. Container gardening combined with flower arranging results in stunning visual treasures for every season.

Amy Bryant Aiello and Kate Bryant offer up everything a beginning terrarium crafter needs to get started, from advice about tools and materials to information about plant choices and simple maintenance tips. Fifty unique projects offer fantastic inspiration alongside easy-tofollow instructions and ingredient lists. There’s a terrarium for every taste and style. BEST-SELLER Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-234-1; No. 689234 Full-color; photographs throughout 196 pages; 9 × 8 Timber Press

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-359-1; No. 689359 Full-color; photographs throughout 176 pages; 7 × 9½ Timber Press

Paper: $ 16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-518-0; No. 67518 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages; 9 × 10

Bonsai Survival Manual

Stone Primer

Simple Fountains

C O L IN L E W IS

C H ARLES Mc RAV EN

DORCAS ADKI NS

Buy and grow attractive bonsai and keep them thriving with this one-volume source of vital information. Fifty popular species are covered in this excellent beginner’s guide.

How-to techniques, step-by-step projects for the home, stonemason profiles, and beautiful photography give the book appeal as both a solid DIY guide and an inspirational design resource.

From small tabletop models to full-size backyard waterfalls, step-bystep instructions for creating 20 soothing fountains.

▶ 56,000 copies in print Paper: $22.95 US / $28.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-853-6; No. 66853 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 160 pages; 7½ × 9¾

▶S election of Bookspan’s Book-of-the-

Month Club

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-670-5; No. 67670 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 272 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

▶ 67,000 copies in print Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-506-7; No. 67506 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 160 pages; 9¼ × 10

Country Wisdom/Techniques & Projects Section

COUNTRY WISDOM BULLETINS Attractively packaged and priced, each Country Wisdom Bulletin features 32 pages of concise information on a single subject. Customize your own in our 48-copy counter display.

NEW!

Gardening in Miniature JANI T CALVO

This complete guide to creating lush, living, small-scale gardens has everything gardeners need to pick up this new hobby, including scaled-down garden designs, techniques for creating tiny hardscapes, and information on miniature garden care and maintenance, choosing containers, how to buy the right plants, and where to find life-like accessories. Inspiring step-by-step projects feature basic skills that can be recreated in any number of designs. Whether it’s a miniature fairy empire in a garden bed or a private garden with a pebble patio for an indoor centerpiece, this is the primer for creating a tiny, living world.

Growing and Using

GARLIC G L E N N

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Concrete Garden Projects

Handmade Garden Projects

MALI N NI LSS ON & CAMI LLA ARV I DSS ON

LORENE EDWAR DS FOR K NER

Step-by-step instructions for dozens of easy, do-it-yourself décor ideas include containers of all shapes and sizes, elegant benches and stools, miniature ponds and birdbaths, stepping stones, a barbecue, and a fire pit. At pennies per pound, and so simple to use — just mix with water and pour — concrete is the key to hand-crafted backyard décor. BEST-SELLER ▶ 45,000 copies in print Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-282-2; No. 689282 Full-color; photographs throughout 128 pages; 7¾ × 9½ Timber Press

A fresh take on life outdoors for gardeners with acres of land, simple city-sized plots, or even just a windowsill. It's never been this easy to transform a patch of land into an oasis filled with handcrafted flair and made-from-scratch ingenuity. BEST-SELLER ▶ 45,000 copies in print Paper: $ 19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-185-6; No. 689185 Full-color; photographs throughout 224 pages; 8 × 8½ Timber Press

Garden Catalog 2014

Family Gardening & Outdoor Activities

The Book of Gardening Projects for Kids

Toad Cottages & Shooting Stars

WHIT NEY CO H E N & J O H N F IS H E R

S H A R O N L OVE J OY

Features practical advice for gardening with kids, including how to design a playfriendly garden, ideas for fun-filled theme gardens, how to cook and preserve the garden’s bounty, and 101 engaging, family-friendly garden activities.

An ecologically inspired guide that combines more than 130 green activities with timeless grandparenting advice. Illustrated with Lovejoy’s distinctive watercolors, it’s a resource for connecting with each other through nature.

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-245-7; No. 689245 Hardcover: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-373-7; No. 689373 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 8 × 9 Timber Press

The Nature Connection C LARE WAL K E R L E SL I E

Includes dozens of fun things to do every season. Sure to engage the whole family in outdoor activities and year-round nature learning. BEST-SELLER ▶ Winner of the 2011

Teachers’ Choice Award

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-531-5; No. 62531 Two-color; illustrations throughout 304 pages; 7‹/• × 9¼

▶ 40,000 copies in print

LAURA C. MARTI N

Using materials children can find easily, 65 natural-art projects teach both creativity and a respect for nature and the earth’s resources. ▶ 62,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-490-9; No. 67490 Full-color; illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-5043-5; No. 15043 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 205 pages, 8 × 8 Workman Publishing

Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun

The Bug Book & Bug Bottle

M IC H A E L J. CA D U TO

H U GH DANKS, PH .D.

Twenty-two exciting projects and experiments focused on producing and playing with renewable energy. Projects range from the quick and simple — like the Pie Plate Wind-Maker — to the thrillingly large-scale, like Pedal Power, in which kids use a bicycle to power a 12-volt battery.

The best seller, now revised, updated, and expanded. Includes safe plastic bottle, full-color book with field notes to 46 bugs, a fold-out bug chart, a magnifier, and a bug explorer’s journal.

▶ 2 012 Teacher's Choice

Award for the Classroom

Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-794-4; No. 62794 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8½ × 10‡/•

Storey Publishing

Nature’s Art Box

BEST-SELLER ▶ 75,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-4889-0; No. 14889 Full-color; illustrations throughout 112 pages; 5½ × 4½ x 3 Workman Publishing

Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots SH ARON LOV EJ OY

Sharon Lovejoy presents 12 spirited, easy-to-implement ideas for theme gardens that parents and kids can grow together. Each garden includes a plan, a planting recipe — seeds, seedlings, and growing instructions spelled out step by step — and activities. BEST-SELLER ▶ 104,000 copies in print Paper: $13.95 US / $17.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1056-9; No. 11056 Full-color; illustrations throughout 176 pages; 8⁄/• × 9¼ Workman Publishing

EyeLike Stickers: Bugs Crafters, scrapbookers, collectors, and kids will love these 400 photoreal reusable stickers featuring butterflies, beetles, and oh so many other bugs. The interior covers have glossy, full-color illustrations to use as a background for hours of fun. BEST-SELLER ▶ 52,000 copies in print Paper: $6.95 US / $8.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-6934-5; No. 16934 Full-color; photographs throughout 12 pages; 8 × 10 Workman Publishing

Sunflower Houses SH ARON LOVEJOY

A unique garden lover’s miscellany; a collection of memories, poems, activities, garden plans, crafts, botanical riddles, games, and planting projects. Paper: $13.95 US / $17.50 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-2386-6; No. 12386 Full-color; illustrations throughout 144 pages; 8½ × 9½ Workman Publishing

Beekeeping & Butterflies Section

NEW!

Farming with Native Beneficial Insects

NEW!

The Secret Lives of Backyard Bugs

Attracting Beneficial Bugs to Your Garden

JUDY BUR R I S & WAYNE R IC H A R D S

J E S S ICA WA L L IS E R

TH E XERC ES S OC I ETY

Stunning photography is combined with expert information to create an up-close-and-personal tour of the hidden lives of spiders, beetles, butterflies, moths, crickets, dragonflies, damselflies, grasshoppers, aphids, and other backyard residents. You won’t believe your eyes! Each creature is shown in its natural setting, and many are shown progressing through the stages of their life cycles.

This complete, hands-on guide features a natural and sustainable way to control pests, with 19 bug profiles, 39 plant profiles with in-depth growing information, and suggested companion plants.

▶ 2012 Teacher's Choice Award

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-388-1; No. 689388 Full-color; illustrations and photographs throughout 256 pages; 8 x 9 Timber Press

▶ 2 011 National Outdoor Book Award Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-563-6; No. 62563 Full-color; photographs throughout 136 pages; 8 × 10

The Life Cycles of Butterflies

The Family Butterfly Book

JUDY BU R R I S & WAYNE R I C H A R D S

R IC K M IKU L A

Witness the life cycles of 23 common backyard butterflies through more than 400 stunning photographs. Each butterfly is shown from start to maturity.

Rick Mikula, christened “North America’s Butterfly Evangelist” by People, explains how to identify, care for, and raise butterflies in your own backyard.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 49,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-617-0; No. 67617 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 160 pages; 9¾ × 7½

▶ 58,000 copies in print Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-292-9; No. 67292 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 176 pages; 8½ × 11

Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-283-0; No. 622283 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 272 pages; 7 x 10 Available July 2014

Homegrown Honey Bees ALETH EA MORRI S ON PH OTOGRAPH Y BY MARS V I LAUB I

This beginner’s guide clearly explains everything you need to know to keep bees successfully, from getting your first bees to harvesting your first crop of honey. Everything is addressed here, from allergies, permits and restrictions, and how to deal with the neighbors to hive structure, colony hierarchy, and bee behavior. BEST-SELLER

Attracting Native Pollinators TH E XERC ES S OCIETY

This essential reference provides comprehensive information on every kind of pollinator and shows how to encourage pollinator activity by creating flowering habitat and inviting nesting sites. Anyone can do it! Includes instructions for building nesting structures and an extensive resource list. BEST-SELLER Paper: $29.95 US / $37.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-695-4; No. 62695 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 384 pages; 7 × 10

Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees MALC OLM T. SANFOR D & RI C H ARD E. B ONNEY

All the information you need to successfully keep your own honey bees. Plan a hive, acquire bees, install a colony, keep bees healthy, prevent new diseases, harvest honey crops, and more. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-550-6; No. 62550 Photographs and illustrations throughout 256 pages; 6 × 9

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-994-8; No. 62994 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 160 pages; 7 × 9

Garden Catalog 2014

Birds & Bird Watching FA N D E X Family Field Guides: Birds

fandex

MICHAEL W. R OBBINS

NEW!

The Bird Watching Answer Book LAURA ERICK S O N

Hundreds of questions and answers are gathered here in a handy, portable volume from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. BEST-SELLER Flexibind with paper spine: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-452-3; No. 62452 Two-color; illustrations throughout 400 pages; 4½ × 6‹/• 8-copy counter display $119.60 US / $151.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-503-2; No. 62503

What’s That Bird? J O S E P H C H O IN IE R E & CLAIRE MOWBRAY GOLDING

Must-See Birds of the Pacific Northwest SARAH SWANS ON & MAX SMI TH

The perfect tool for beginning enthusiasts of all ages, What’s That Bird? offers basic bird literacy in a fun, easy-to-use guide that teaches the best ways to observe and identify common birds.

This lively, practical, and gorgeously photographic guide makes it easier than ever to discover the region's most extraordinary birds. Also includes eight accessible bird-watching trips in Oregon and Washington.

Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-554-8; No. 67554 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 128 pages; 7½ × 11

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-337-9; No. 689337 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 244 pages; 7 x 9 Timber Press

Bringing the world of birds to your fingertips in 50 individually die-cut cards, fandex presents the ideal field guide. It’s like having the real bird in your own hand. ▶ 315,000 copies in print Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1397-3; No. 11397 Full-color deck of 50 individually die-cut cards; 4 × ¾ × 10¾ Workman Publishing

Family Field Guides: Butterflies of the World

fandex

RICK MIKU L A

Bringing the fascinating world of butterflies to your fingertips, fandex presents a field guide to 50 of these vibrant and graceful creatures. ▶ 89,000 copies in print Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-2577-8; No. 12577 Full-color deck of 50 individually die-cut cards 4 × ¾ × 10¾ Workman Publishing

Family Field Guides: Wildflowers

fandex

RUTH R OGER S CL AUS EN

Raptor! CHRISTY NA M . L AUB ACH , R ENÉ LAUB ACH & CHARLES W. G. SM I TH

Get to know the birds at the top of the food chain. ▶ O utstanding Science Trade Book for

Students K–12 Selection

▶ S election of Bookspan’s

Children’s BOMC ▶ 60,000 copies in print

Paper with flaps: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-445-9; No. 67445 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 128 pages; 7½ × 11

Storey Publishing

My First Bird Book and Bird Feeder S H A R O N L OVE J OY

A great way to introduce kids to nature and the joys of bird-watching, this set includes a full-color illustrated field guide and activity book with a customdesigned, sky-blue window feeder. Lively text delves into each bird’s diet, behavior, range, nests, habitat, and calls; the watercolor illustrations are expressive and meticulously detailed. Additionally, readers will learn how to create a bird journal and whip up a batch of bird food. Paper: $21.95 US / $27.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-6599-6; No. 16599 Full-color; illustrations throughout 112 pages; 6 x 6; packaged with a bird feeder, 6¾ × 10¼ Workman Publishing

Birdfeeders, Shelters & Baths EDWARD A. B ALDWI N

Learn to control squirrels and other predators while attracting your favorite backyard birds, with more than 25 creative designs for birdfeeders, birdbaths, and even a roosting box. ▶ 144,000 copies in print Paper: $15.95 US / $19.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-88266-623-5; No. 66623 One-color with 8-page color photographic insert; photographs and illustrations throughout 128 pages; 8½ × 11

Bringing the world of North American wildflowers to your fingertips, fandex presents a field guide that’s as beautiful, practical, and intriguing as the flowers themselves. ▶ 120,000 copies in print Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-1464-2; No. 11464 Full-color deck of 50 individually die-cut cards; 4 × ¾ × 10¾ Workman Publishing

Gifts for Gardeners Section

A M Y S T E WA R T

NEW!

Deep-Rooted Wisdom AUGUST US J E NK I N S FA R ME R

Farmer offers garden mentorship in book form by sharing the traditional techniques he has learned over the years, such as gardening with passalong plants, harnessing the natural power of worms and mushrooms, and saving heirloom seeds. Paper: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-452-9; No. 689452 Two-color; illustrations throughout 248 pages; 6 ¾ x 9 ¼ Timber Press Available March 2014

NEW!

Beatrix Potter’s Gardening Life M A RTA M C D OW E L L

The story of Potter’s life as a gardener, from her childhood interest in plants to her final years at Hill Top Farm. Richly illustrated with her original drawings and botanical art and filled with quotations from her books, letters, and journals. BEST-SELLER Hardcover: $24.95 US / $31.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-363-8; No. 689363 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 340 pages; 6¼ x 8 Timber Press

The Drunken Botanist

Wicked Plants

Every great drink starts with a plant. Amy Stewart’s new book uncovers the enlightening botanical history and the fascinating science and chemistry of over 150 plants, flowers, trees, and fruits (and even a few fungi). With a delightful vintage-style interior, over 50 drink recipes, growing tips for gardeners, and advice that carries Stewart’s trademark wit, this is the perfect gift.

The best-selling author of Flower Confidential delves into the dark side of the plant kingdom. An entertaining, one-of-a-kind A–Z guide of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. This informative book is illustrated with 40 menacing botanical etchings.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 102,000 copies in print Hardcover: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61620-046-6; No. 73046 Two-color; illustrations throughout 400 pages; 6 × 8 Algonquin Books

The Roots of My Obsession EDIT ED BY TH O M A S C. COO P E R

The Roots of My Obsession features thirty essays from the most vital voices in gardening, from Amy Stewart to Doug Tallamy and Rosalind Creasy to Rick Darke. Whether their muse is the quest to achieve a personal vision of ultimate beauty, a mission to heal the earth, or the attempt to grow a perfect heirloom tomato, each author offers a story that is direct, engaging, and from the heart. BEST-SELLER Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-271-6; No. 689271 164 pages; 5 × 8 Timber Press

Gardening for a Lifetime SY D N EY E D D IS O N

Gentle and practical, Gardening for a Lifetime will be welcomed by all gardeners looking to transform gardening from a list of daunting chores into the rewarding, joyfilled activity it was meant to be. Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-266-2; No. 689266 Illustrations throughout 208 pages; 5½ × 8 Timber Press

BEST-SELLER ▶ New York Times Best Seller

▶ 133,000 copies in print

Hardcover: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-56512-683-1; No. 72683 Two-color; illustrations throughout 223 pages; 5½ × 7 Algonquin Books

Wicked Bugs

The Earth Moved

In a follow-up to her wildly successful New York Times best seller Wicked Plants, Stewart tackles the insects, worms, and spiders that have tormented humankind for centuries.

In her witty, offbeat style, Amy Stewart takes off on a subterranean adventure and introduces the planet’s most important gatekeeper: the humble earthworm. It’s true that the earthworm is small, spineless, and blind, but its effect on the ecosystem is profound.

BEST-SELLER ▶ 50,000 copies in print Hardcover: $18.95 US / $22.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-56512-960-3; No.72960 Two-color; illustrations throughout 288 pages; 5½ × 7 Algonquin Books

Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-56512-468-4; No. 72468 240 pages; 5½ × 8¼ Algonquin Books

6-copy counter display $89.70 US / $113.70 CAN ISBN 978-1-60469-403-1; No. 689403

Garden Catalog 2014

Cookbooks

The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest

Serving Up the Harvest ANDREA CHESMAN

CARO L W. CO STE NB A D E R

An inspirational collection of 175 recipes featuring fresh-picked vegetables Preserve the flavors of summer’s bounty with this classic primer on drying, freezing, organized by crop readiness. Includes 14 master recipes that teach cooks the canning, and pickling techniques. basics of stir-fries, quiches, vegetable ▶ 175,000 copies in print pastas, and other quick fixes. AwardPaper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN winning cookbook author Andrea ISBN 978-1-58017-458-9; No. 67458 Chesman follows her own guidelines Two-color; illustrations throughout for creating special dishes. 352 pages; 8 × 9 5-copy counter display: $94.75 US / $119.75 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-923-2; No. 67923

Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-663-7; No. 67663 Two-color; illustrations throughout 512 pages; 8 × 9

The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Food at Home JANET C H ADWI C K

This book takes the fear out of canning by offering alternatives such as freezing and root cellaring, while also making basic canning foolproof. It covers the best techniques for the most popular fruits and vegetables. BEST-SELLER ▶ 152,000 copies in print Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-145-4; No. 62145 Two-color; illustrations throughout 240 pages; 7 × 9

A NDREA CH E SM A N

Sweet winter squashes, robust hardy greens, jewel-toned root vegetables, and potatoes of every variety are the staples that make eating locally so delicious and satisfying during the cold months of late autumn and winter. With this collection of more than 250 recipes, veteran cookbook author and gardening enthusiast Andrea Chesman deliciously demonstrates how locavores in all parts of North America can eat local produce year-round. Paper: $18.95 US / $23.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-545-2; No. 62545 Two-color; illustrations throughout 400 pages; 8 × 9

Storey Publishing

Pumpkin, A Super Food for Tomato: A Fresh-fromAll 12 Months of the Year the-Vine Cookbook D E E D E E STOVE L

More than 125 recipes bring the versatile, healthful goodness of pumpkin to the table year-round. ▶ 37,000 copies in print Paper: $12.95 US / $15.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-594-4; No. 67594 Two-color; illustrations throughout 224 pages; 8 × 8½ 8-copy counter display $103.60 US / $127.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-768-9; No. 67768

LAWRENCE DAVIS -HOLLANDER

ANDREA C H ESMA N

The Pickled Pantry is a fresh, contemporary guide to pickling the abundance. The book provides a whopping 185 recipes for putting up everything from apples to zucchini. There are techniques for making fermented pickles, salsas, relishes, and chutneys; freezer and refrigerator options; and recipes that feature pickles front and center. There are instructions for single jars and small batches, as well as ways to preserve a bumper crop of produce. Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-562-9; No. 62562 Full-color; illustrations throughout 304 pages; 8 × 9

4-copy counter display: $75.80 US / $95.80 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-510-0; No. 62510

Recipes from the Root Cellar

The Pickled Pantry

Apple Cookbook OLWEN WOODI ER

Olwen Woodier provides more than 140 recipes, including beverages, breakfasts, appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, entrées, and desserts.

For the millions of people who love warm, juicy, vine-ripened tomatoes, here is a stunning col BEST-SELLER lection of 150 tomato recipes, his- ▶ Selection of The Good Cook Book Club tory, folklore, and advice on grow- ▶ 182,000 copies in print ing, preserving, and seed saving. Paper: $10.95 US / $13.95 CAN Paper: $ 16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-478-3; No. 62478 Two-color with 16-page full-color insert; illustrations throughout 288 pages; 8 × 9⁄/• 5-copy counter display: $84.75 US / $104.75 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-509-4; No. 62509

For a full listing of cookbooks please contact your rep.

ISBN 978-1-58017-389-6; No. 67389 Two-color; illustrations throughout 192 pages; 8 × 8 8-copy counter display $87.60 US / $111.60 CAN ISBN 978-1-58017-397-1; No. 67397

Storey’s Preserving 15-copy floor display Includes 1 FREE 4-pocket floor display with Eat Fresh Year ’Round header, 4 The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving Food at Home, 4 The Big Book of Preserving the Harvest, 4 Put ’em Up!, and 3 Recipes from the Root Cellar $272.25 US / $343.25 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-951-1; No. 62951

Cookbooks

PUT ’EM UP! SERIES

NEW!

Mr. Wilkinson’s Vegetables M AT T W I L K I NS O N

This lush, creative cookbook celebrates the flavor and versatility of vegetables by bringing them to the center of the table in more than 80 delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes. Chef Matt Wilkinson builds his dishes around vegetables that are in season, and when they taste the best, are most affordable, and are most readily available. While many of these dishes will appeal to vegetarians, there are plenty that incorporate meat. In all of them, Mr. Wilkinson's vegetables are the stars. Hardcover: $27.95 US / $32.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-57912-934-7; No. 81934 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 304 pages; 7½ × 10 Black Dog & Leventhal

The Put ’em Up! Preserving Answer Book

NEW!

S H E R R I B R O O K S VINTON

Put ’em Up! Fruit

Put ’em Up!

A perfect companion to any preserving book, the Q&A format makes this a go-to resource. The questions are sequential, following the whole preserving process from setting up the kitchen to each of the preserving methods to applying the techniques. Vinton addresses concerns, suggests the best varieties and substitutions for preserving, and helps readers navigate the wonderful world of putting up food.

SH ERRI B ROOKS V I NTON

SH ERRI B ROOK S VINTON

What sets this book apart from the other preserving books out there? Sherri doesn’t just put ’em up, she also uses ’em up — with 80 recipes that use preserves to add a little summer sunshine, whatever the time of year.

Includes complete how-to for every kind of preserving: refrigerating and freezing, air- and oven-drying, coldand hot-pack canning, and pickling.

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-024-9; No. 622024 Full-color; photographs throughout 288 pages; 7‹/• × 9⁄/•

Paper: $19.95 US / $24.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-546-9; No. 62546 Full-color; photographs and illustrations throughout 304 pages; 7‹/• × 9⁄/•

Paper w/partially concealed wire-o: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-010-2; No. 622010 Two-color; illustrations throughout 256 pages; 6 x 8 Available March 2014

6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-287-8; No. 622287

NEW!

Backyard Foraging ELLEN Z ACH O S

Backyard Foraging offers profiles of 65 ornamental plants, weeds, and mushrooms commonly found in residential areas. With this information in hand, foragers will know what the plant is, the ins and outs of harvesting the edible parts, and the best way to prepare and eat it. Includes safety precautions, harvesting etiquette, and other tips. Paper: $16.95 US / $20.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-009-6; No. 622009 Full color; photographs throughout 240 pages; 7 × 9

The Fresh Honey Cookbook L AU R EY M A ST E RTO N

Celebrates the subtle flavors of honey with a seasonal calendar of 84 recipes that focus on what’s fresh each month. Honey varietals, from orange blossom to tupelo to avocado, are featured in recipes such as Papa’s Salad with Clementines and Pork Tenderloin with Orange Blossom Honey-Mustard. No matter the season, honey adds a floral note to sweet and savory dishes. Paper: $14.95 US / $18.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-61212-051-5; No. 622051 Full-color; photographs throughout 208 pages; 7 x 9

BEST-SELLER ▶ 99,000 copies in print

6-copy counter display: $119.70 US / $149.70 CAN ISBN 978-1-60342-936-8; No. 62936

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The Honey Connoisseur C. MARI NA MARC H ESE AND KI M F LOTTUM

A comprehensive introduction to the origin, flavor, and culinary uses of more than 30 varietals of honey from ubiquitous clover to tangy star thistle to rich, smoky buckwheat. The book includes step-by-step instructions on how to taste honey, describe its flavor, and determine what other flavors pair best with a particular honey. Also included are simple recipes such as dressings, marinades, quick-and-easy desserts, and beverages. Hardcover: $26.95 US / $29.95 CAN ISBN 978-1-57912-929-3; No. 81929 Full-color; photographs throughout 208 pages; 7 x 9 Black Dog & Leventhal

The Four Season Farm Gardener’s Cookbook B ARB ARA DAMROS CH & ELI OT C OLEMAN

A step-by-step garden guide that covers what readers need to know about soil; how to plan the layout; what crops to plant; and how to grow, harvest, store, and cook them. It also offers 120 recipes to maximize the harvest. Paper: $22.95 US / $28.95 CAN ISBN 978-0-7611-5669-7; No. 15669 Full-color; photographs throughout 496 pages; 7 7⁄8 × 9¹⁄8 Workman Publishing

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