The western garden book presents hundreds of pages worth of gardening wisdom from the editors of sunset magazine. Theres a new sunset western garden book out and i had to buy it. Available wherever books are sold, or buy the new sunset western garden book online now. I have a copy of the western garden book by sunset. Some of the navigation is a bit of a task to figure out at first perhaps with the somewhat convoluted inkling publishing platforms ui to blame, but once you figure out the lay of the digital land, the new sunset western garden book is an evolutionary extension of the wealth of information for gardeners and home improvement types offered throughout the years by sunset. We were excited to help remodel the sunset smart cottage garden at cornerstone. The ultimate guide to lowwater beds, borders, and containers the editors of sunset on. Modeled after sunsets western garden book, this very serviceable handbook features excellent descriptions of each u. Sunset western garden book, by the editorial staff of lane publishing co. History and timeline of the sunset western garden book.
Sunset western garden book, new edition, foreword by joseph f. This new edition of the western garden book includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, colorful illustrations, and an easytofollow format. The book includes climate zone maps and growingseason graphs for all regions of the west, including alaska and hawaii. For more about the new sunset western garden book or to purchase it, go to. The newest sunset western garden book is an indispensable reference for every gardener from the rockies to the pacific and from san diego to alaska. Written by experts for gardeners in the west, this book is an indispensible reference for beginning and expert gardeners alike. The paperback of the national garden book by sunset books, inc.
Sunset the authority on western gardening for over 50 years more than 6,000 plant listings keyed to 24 western climate zones. A new version is out this month, now dubbed the new sunset western garden book, and its a significant improvement over our old copy lavish photos have. Reviewed in the united states on september 9, 2015. The plants youll want to grow this year, plus great gardening ideas from our 2012 edition written by kathleen n.
Sunset western garden book mountain valley growers. From the editors of sunset the wests most trusted source of gardening information for over 80 years comes the 9th edition of the everpopular western garden book. With a new, easytoread design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings500 of them newits the essential book for gardeners in the western states. Sunset western garden book ninth edition sunset youtube. Looking for a burst of sunny golden hues in the waterwise garden. Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and freshlooking 8th edition of the bible of western gardening.
Brenzel january 4, 2012 1 of photo by linda lamb peters what to plant. Sunset s climate zone information, although very informative, will not be designated on plant tags or in catalogs. New plants, techniques, materials, and lifestyles are constantly broadening the choices. This helpful reference book is geared toward growing trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and vegetables in this unique part of the country. Buy sunset western garden book by sunset online at alibris.
Their garden encyclopedia was first published more than 4 decades ago. Sunsets own western climate maps updated and in full color. The new sunset western garden book a must for western. According to gardening expert lane greer, the sunset western garden book should be on the bookshelf of every gardener in the western us. Doty, director, editorial research, sunset magazine and paul c. Western garden by sunset publishing creator online at alibris. By devoured i mean i ate, drank and slept this book for 2 days.
Sunsets western garden book can tell you everything youll ever need to know about plants. As surely as gardens change with the seasons, gardening is ever changing. A guide to western climate zones for gardening sunset. Sunset western garden book kathleen norris brenzel. Ruffled petals swirl about like a flamenco dancers skirt. Great home and garden design ideas, from decorating and diy projects to landscaping and edible gardening tips.
Sunset western garden annual 2002 book by sunset magazines. For one thing, i didnt always know the botanical name of a plant but if i looked up the laymans name, it was listed with a reference of. Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work. The best hollywood history i have devoured in a long time. The western reader will find plenty of ideas and tips on growing beautiful gardens, primarily in the western. The new sunset western garden book sunset magazine. I have purchased several copies of the western garden book over the years and have found them to be complete and very useful.
If you love time traveling while sitting in your comfortable, reading place, you will think so too. Inventory and pricing at your store will vary and are subject to change at any time. The paperback of the western garden book by sunset books, inc. Although there arent many photos, the plant selection guide does have good. Its a bit pricey compared to most apps, but with 1 gb of content, the book is packed full of tried and true tips. The sunset western garden book was one of the first gardening books we picked up when we bought our house back in 1998. Cultivate your plant style with decorating inspo from instagram plantdaddy sensation hilton carters wild at home book january 30, 2020 april 16, 2020. Sunset has been writing about the west for over 100 years. We travel the world to bring you the best new plants for your western gardens. Sunset western garden annual 2002 collects every gardening and outdoor living article from the 2001 issues of sunset magazine.
Gardening in central oregons climate osu extension service. Sunset climate zones sunset western garden collection. The plants youll want to grow this year, plus great gardening ideas from our 2012 edition. If you garden anywhere from montana, wyoming, colorado, new mexico west to alaska and hawaii and corresponding areas of canada, this is a reference youll return to again and again. This book also covers plant suggestions for special situations i. Sunset may receive compensation for some links to products and services.
An example would be the climate zones which is different than a hardiness zone designated by the popular sunset western garden book. I was impressed by its division by category of different growing situations, and also by the descriptions of all the plants that grow in those zones. For generations of westerners, the sunset western garden book has been the goto guide for all things plant related. Our guide to climate zones for gardening in the west. Plants from the mediterranean and near eastern regions thrive here. The western sunset garden book is my favorite most well worn gardening bookand i have many. Western garden book, 2001 edition hardcover june, 2003 by kathleen norris brenzel editor. This completely revised edition of the western garden book includes more than 2,000 new plant entries, all new fourcolor plant illustrations, improved climate zone information for the western states and new maps for alaska, hawaii, and southwest canada. Sunset magazines unparalleled reference guide for western gardeners springs to life for ipad, iphone, and the web on inkling. The ultimate gardening guide sunset western garden book cloth by the editors of sunset feb 7, 2012. If i find any confusion, it is their climate zones which are rated differently.
Sunset climate zones home climate zones a plants performance is governed by the total climate. When i was young i used to leaf through my mothers old first edition 1954 publication. In the latest edition, the sunset editors have omitted the crossreference index at the back of the book which listed both common and botanical names. The complete guide to beautiful paths, patios, plantings, and more sunset western garden book paper by the editors of sunset feb 11, 2014. But the new ninth edition entirely revised and redesigned, and filled with. Sunset has been the recognized authority among western gardeners for more than 100 years. I have, however, looked things up so many times through the decades i am quite sure i have read it all at least once. From the editors of sunset the wests most trusted source of gardening information for over 80 years comes the 9th edition of the everpopular western garden book this new edition of the western garden book includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, colorful illustrations, and an. Our completely revised edition of the popular western garden book includes more than 2,000 new plant entries, all new fourcolor plant illustrations, improved climate zone information for the western states and new maps for alaska, hawaii, and southwest canada. Hilltops and valley floors of interior southern california. This is the bible for gardening in the western united states. Easy composting was introduced, plus the first fourcolor photo gallery of western gardens.