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The New England Gardener’s Book of Lists by Karan Davis Cutler is a must-have book for every gardener who lives in one of the New England states. In this one relatively small book, you will find over 200 different lists of plants perfectly suited for growing in any New England garden.
Looking for a list of annuals which will thrive in your garden and whose seeds you can sow directly into the ground? There’s a list of 14 different ones in this book.
How about a list of back-of-the-border perennials that don’t need staking? There are 18 different flowers listed.
Maybe you’re looking for a comprehensive list of shrubs that are suitable for growing in containers. You guessed it, there’s a list of 13 different kinds included in this book.
Thinking about turning a patch of unused grass into a meadow. This book has a list of 25 different perennials to use.
There are also lists of roses for New England gardens, heirloom veggies, plants for a moonlight garden, weeping deciduous trees and trees for seashore gardens.
Feeling left out because you don’t live in one of the New England states? You’re in luck, there are also similar books for gardeners in the mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, Florida, California and on and on. No matter where you live, get one of these books – it’s like having a knowledge friend, or garden coach, to turn to whenever you need one.
I totally LOVE my climate’s version of this book. I don’t trust every single thing they advise, but you’re right – it’s like going to the garden center with a knowledgeable friend who can give you some tips and tricks.
Genevieve,
It’s always reassuring when you find a reliable source of gardening information. I have given a version of this book to gardening friends who have moved across country. It’s a tried and true source of regional gardening expertise.