NATIVE PLANTS FOR NEW ENGLAND GARDENS Format: Paperback

Richardson, Mark; New England Wild Flower Society

ISBN 10: 1493029258 / ISBN 13: 9781493029259

Published by Simon and Schuster, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: NATIVE PLANTS FOR NEW ENGLAND GARDENS Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Simon and Schuster
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1493029258
• ISBN 13: 9781493029259
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The essential gardener’s guide to growing native in New England

Plants native to New England evolved to thrive in local conditions and survive harsh seasons. Native Plants for New England Gardens culls the expertise of the New England Wild Flower Society to help anyone create lovely, hardy gardens that will tolerate drought, resist disease and encourage biodiversity. This handy guide to 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens features practical information accompanied by beautiful color photography. Find and nurture the native plants that your garden is missing—the planet will thank you.

About the Author

New England Wild Flower Society Director of the Botanic Garden Mark Richardson studied ornamental horticulture at the University of Rhode Island and holds a master’s degree from the University of Delaware’s Longwood Graduate Program. Native Plants for New England Gardens is a product of his passion for public horticulture.

Photographer and author Dan Jaffe earned a degree in botany from the University of Maine, Orono, and has years of nursery and plant sales experience. He is the official propagator and stock bed grower of the New England Wild Flower Society.