It’s that time of year again.
Like thousands of other gardeners, I have eagerly awaited the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. This huge annual February event at the Convention Center is always a welcome chance to experience the joys of gardening while the ground outside is still frozen. This year’s theme is “Sustainable Spaces. Beautiful Places.” Many of the display gardens and free seminars will feature ideas to promote gardening techniques that are environmentally friendly.
Not only has the Show inspired gardeners for over twenty years, it has also been the annual event that has drawn us together. Sadly, the 2009 Show may be the last one if a buyer is not found to continue the tradition. Another reason to attend this year’s Show. Perhaps I’ll see you there!
Here are some of our newest books giving practical gardening information:
Fresh Food from Small Spaces: The Square-inch Gardener’s Guide to Year-round Growing, Fermenting, and Sprouting by R.J. Ruppenthal
Sustainable gardening tips for urban dwellers with limited space. Useful information includes advice on choosing and growing plants in containers, utilizing vertical spaces, and maximizing reflected light.
Getting Started in Permaculture: Over 50 DIY Projects for House & Garden Using Recycled Materials by Rosa and Jenny Mars
For beginning and advanced gardeners, a step-by-step guide to growing your own food in an environmentally responsible way.
Herb Gardening for Washington and Oregon by Marianne Binetti and Laura Peters
Co-authored by Marianne Binetti, a local horticultural expert, an attractive work that covers a broad range of herb gardening topics – including garden design, growing tips, harvesting, storing, recipes, and fun crafts.
Time-saving Gardener: Tips and Essential Tasks Season by Season by Carolyn Hutchinson
To help us plan our busy lives, a book that lists essential maintenance tasks and the estimated time needed to do them. Clear illustrations and photographs accompany the instructions.
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