Re: Request for Book Suggestions
- To: <perennials@mallorn.com>
- Subject: Re: Request for Book Suggestions
- From: "* &* C* <t*@haywood.main.nc.us>
- Date: Sun, 31 May 1998 18:25:17 -0400
I am a beginning gardener myself, and I have devoured "The Garden Primer"
by Barbara Damrosch. It is very basic.
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From: Bosco, Mimi <mbosco@metropo.mccneb.edu>
To: 'perennials@mallorn.com' <perennials@mallorn.com>
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 1998 7:15 PM
Subject: Request for Book Suggestions
>We moved into a new house this winter, and when spring finally came,
>were delighted to find the remnants of a border garden. The garden has
>been neglected for at least one or two planting seasons, and what isn't
>bare ground is covered in moss or weeds. A few brave plants have stood
>their ground--mostly hostas and ladies mantles. I think there were
>probably big expanses of bulbs or annuals in the garden at one time.
>There's a 15 foot tall scraggly Japanese snowball (at least that's what
>I think it is) that is all tangled up in our electric wires. The poor
>thing is out of control.
>
>I'm eager to jump in and just start DOING, but I'd probably do more
>damage than good with the limited knowledge I have. I need to pick up
>some good reference materials that would help with plant identification,
>design basics, planting guidelines, pruning, care, and . . . everything.
>Can anyone suggest books or magazines currently on the market? Please
>keep in mind that I have almost no experience or background in
>gardening, so I will need something for the lay person. I've signed up
>for a introductory horticulture class at the community college, but
>classes won't start till fall.
>
>Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!
>
>--Mimi in Zone 5 (maybe?)
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