2007
Defiant Gardens: Making Gardens in Wartime by
Kenneth I. Helphand
Publisher Comments
Why is it that in the midst of a war, one can still find gardens? In the most brutal environments, both stateside and on the battlefield, they continue to flourish. Wartime gardens are dramatic examples of what Kenneth I. Helphand calls “defiant gardens” — gardens created in extreme social, political, economic, or cultural conditions. (read more)
Hellebores: A Comprehensive Guide by C. Colston Burrell
Publisher Comments
A mere 10 years ago, hellebores were considered connoisseurs' plants — subdued in coloration, hard to find, and the subject of much snobbery. Today, however, they are among the hottest perennials, thanks to their early bloom, long-lasting flowers, shade tolerance, handsome foliage, and the profusion of new colors and forms that have recently become available. (read more)
Wildflowers of the Pacific Northwest by Mark Turner and Phyllis Gustafson
Review
"The beauty of this book...comes from the clever way it is organized. Specimens are arranged by flower color and shape and a range map for each flower is included." Seattle Post-Intelligencer (read more)
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