Gifts for the Gardener
You can just imagine what a slog it was to research this. I had
to explore web sites with goodies for gardeners, go through my books
for my rave faves, sit and daydream.... It's a tough job.
So here, in no particular order, are my ideas for great gifts for
gardeners, whether they're for yourself or (most generously) for
someone else.
Books:
Probably the book I use more than any other is Michael Dirr's Hardy
Trees and Shrubs. Each species of tree, shrub, and woody vine is
illustrated with a photograph, and in the back, Dirr provides all
sorts of useful lists of bloom times, colors of flower, tolerance
for shade and salt, pruning needs, and more. The plants are listed
by Latin names, but there's a cross index in back if you're more
familiar with the common names. Michael Dirr is a Professor of Horticulture
at the University of Georgia and one of this country's best respected
plantsmen. If you're wanting to expand your gardening expertise
beyond perennials and annuals, this is the place to start. Michael
Dirr also has books on specific genera, including Hydrangeas and
Buddleja, as well as a book on home landscaping.
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