Bookstore of the Pine Forest Garden Club

Our Favorite Gardening Books

Here are some of our favorite gardening books, which we've found to be particularly interesting and/or helpful. When possible, we have provided direct links to Amazon.com so you can purchase them from the comfort of your own home, delivered to your very door! If you have any suggestions for additions, please contact our webmistress!

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GENERAL GARDENING:

	American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants by Christopher Brickell (Editor), Judith Zuk (Editor), American Horticultural Society Handsome and lavishly illustrated, the American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants is a truly definitive gardening reference. 1,092 tiny-print pages will amaze you with its scope. Hardy and tender plants, heirloom varieties and the latest hybrids, growing tips and background information about native habitats and ornamental features. A fascinating section about botany, as well as information about basic gardening techniques such as mulching, staking, pruning, propagating, and protecting plants for winter. But the encyclopedia's main attraction is the individual plant entries--more than 15,000 of them, embellished with 6,000 full-color photographs and illustrations.
	The Complete Interactive Guide to Your Yard & Garden (Western Garden) With a database of the over 6,000 plants found in the Western Garden Book, this CD-ROM lets you search for just the right plant to fit into your garden based on your conditions and climate zone. System Requirements: 486SX/33MHz or higher processor; 4MB RAM; SVGA graphics (640x480x256 colors); CD-ROM drive (120 kb/sec or higher transfer rate); MPC-compatible sound board; mouse or compatible pointer; Windows 3.1; MS-DOS 5.0 or later. Please note however, the software was written to run on Win 3.1. If you are using anything more recent such as Windows 98, you may experience problems printing a hard copy. Please note: Summerville, SC, is the equivalent of zone 21-22 for purposes of this book!
	Southern Living Garden Problem Solver by Steve Bender (Editor) At last a garden troubleshooter that diagnoses and offers proven treatments for Southern plant and garden problem. Steve Bender, senior garden writer for Southern Living magazine, offers advice, tips and tested solutions for dealing with garden pests, diseases, weeds and the other challenges inherent to gardening in the south. Plant lovers can find the solution to what's bugging their gardens from the authority who knows Southern gardening best -- Southern Living.
	The Ortho Home Gardener's Problem Solver by Cheryl Smith (Editor) Even beautiful gardens have a few problems. With descriptions of problem-solving techniques, as well as solutions for hundreds of specific problems, this book helps home gardeners identify and solve problems both indoors and outdoors. A wide range of possible solutions is represented. You choose the method that suits you best -- from hand picking to spraying. Hundreds of full-color illustrations.
	American Horticultural Society Pests and Diseases: The Complete Guide to Preventing, Identifying and Treating Plant Problems by Pippa Greenwood, et al Guidance from the experts in the Identification, treatment, and prevention of plant pests, diseases, and disorders. Whether you need to identify a pest, want to know how to prevent plant problems, or are looking for alternatives to pesticides, you will find the answers in AHS Pests & Diseases.

CHARLESTON GARDENING: CLICK ON COVER TO PURCHASE, BACK TO RETURN HERE

	The Charleston Gardener by Louisa Pringle Cameron, Lauren Preller Chambers A stunning tour with the owners of many of historic Charleston's most beautiful, but rarely seen, private gardens. Charleston gardeners-some working with noted designers, others relying on their own skills and creativity-are masters of fashioning intricate designs and plant selections to match the architectural beauty of this legendary city.
	Gardens of Historic Charleston by James R. Cothran Landscape architect Cothran recounts the history of small-space gardening in Charleston, South Carolina since colonial times; outlines the enduring principles of integrating house and garden, the maximum use of limited space, enclosure by walls, and ornamental plants; and explains some of the common features and plants used. He then tours the city's private gardens, some secluded retreats and some highly visited historical sites.
	Growing a Beautiful Garden : A Landscape Guide for the Coastal Carolinas by Henry, Jr Rehder An informatively written, superbly presented, "reader friendly" compendium of horticultural advice and insights for establishing a flourishing and esthetically pleasing regional garden landscape. Gardening expert Rehder offers a wealth of practical ideas and suggestions for choosing and maintaining plants that will thrive under coastal conditions and offers a step-by-step, month-by-month guide for more than a hundred ornamental shrubs, trees, perennials, and lawngrasses. Very highly recommended for personal and professional gardening, landscaping, and horticultural reference collections
	The Private Gardens of Charleston by Louisa Pringle Cameron

SOUTHERN GARDENING: CLICK ON COVER TO PURCHASE, BACK TO RETURN HERE

	Carolina Gardener Magazine - the definitive magazine for Carolina gardening.
	Laura C. Martin's Southern Gardens : A Gracious History and a Traveler's Guide Martin, the author of wildflower books and a weekly gardening column, and photographer Schilling have produced a book that is both beautiful and informative. With over 200 full-color pictures, vintage prints, and botanical illustrations, this is not just a picture book, for the text is extensive, providing histories of 32 celebrated Southern gardens and their founders.
	Florida Gardeners : Wisdom Shared over the Fence by Laura C. Martin
	Butterfly Gardening for the South by Geyata Ajilvsgi This is a buy now book for the southern gardener who wants to encourage flocks of butterflies into their garden or who wants to know more about native plants with a butterflies view in mind. The author has extensive color pictures of the butterflies and their habits as well as cultural information about the food plants of the larvae and nector plants of the adults.
	Month-by-month Gardening In The Carolinas by Robert Polomski, et al
	South Carolina Gardener's Guide by Jim Wilson, James W., III Wilson The South Carolina Gardener's Guide offers expert advice on how to plant, maintain and enjoy 175 of the best plants for the Palmetto state. Plants are referenced by common and botanical names and there is a color photograph of each in the center of the book. The format makes it easy for novice gardeners to be successful and its comprehensive nature allows more experienced gardeners to benefit too.

SOUTHERN LIVING BOOKS: CLICK ON COVER TO PURCHASE, BACK TO RETURN HERE

	Southern Living Magazine - the very best in Southern gardening and cooking.
	The Southern Living Garden Book by Steve Bender (Editor) This book celebrates the uniqueness of the southern garden. It's remarkably well organized, with colored page edges demarcating the different sections, the largest of which is the alphabetized plant encyclopedia in the middle. The best part of the book, however, may be the substantial section titled "Plant Selection Guide."
	Southern Living Landscape Book by Steve Bender (Editor) Intended as a companion volume to the SOUTHERN LIVING GARDEN BOOK, this beautiful, brand-new book is inspiring and encouraging. It is packed with beautiful color photos and ideas for creating a wonderful home landscape.
	Beds and Borders (Southern Living Garden Guide) by Barbara Pleasant, Lois Trigg Chaplin
	Southern Living Garden Guide Trees by Glenn Morris, Lois Trigg Chaplin (Editor)
	Southern Living Garden Guide Shrubs by Glenn Morris, et al This volume explores how shrubs provide every garden with emphasis, variety, and ornamentation, reveals the vast number of shrubs that grow well in temperate regions, and the wide variety of uses these splendid plants have in any landscape. Includes plant profiles of over 30 popular shrubs and more than 125 photos.
	Annuals & Perennials by Southern Living (Editor) How to use flowers in landscaping for year round effectiveness. The bulk of this book is taken up with highlights of over 75 of the most popular annuals and perennials to glorify your lawn or garden. Included in each summary are beautiful, full-color photographs, planting and care, different selections to choose from, how to start from seed, and troubleshooting. Also included is a helpful "At a Glance" box listing features, colors, height, light, soil, water, pests and remarks. Finally, a detailed plant hardiness zone map will take all the final guessing out of whether or not a certain flower will thrive in your area (a real money saver).
	Garden Projects (Southern Living Garden Guide Series) by Robert Gandy, Lois Trigg Chaplin (Editor)
	Southern Living Garden Guide Houseplants by Kathleen English
	Southern Living Garden Guide Herbs by Jennifer Greer, Nancy Fitzpatrick Wyatt (Editor) Among the most satisfying and useful of plants to grow, herbs are enjoying renewed popularity as many people discover the pleasures of cooking with fresh herbs. In this guide, the experts from Southern Living give easy-to-follow advice on how to design both formal and informal herb gardens, start plants from seed, and harvest the herbs for kitchen-use. 125 color photos.
	Southern Living Garden Guide : Lawns & Ground Covers by Barbara Pleasant
	Container Gardening (Southern Living Garden Guide) by Jennifer Greer, Southern Living (Editor), Lois Trigg Chaplin, Barbara Pleasant
	Southern Living Garden Guide Vegetables by Jennifer Greer, Southern Living

SPECIALTY GARDENING: CLICK ON COVER TO PURCHASE, BACK TO RETURN HERE

	Ortho's All About Orchids by Marilyn Rogers (Editor), Elvin McDonald Each orchid in the "Orchid Gallery" selection guide is rated by the level of care it requires. This ensures you'll find the perfect match between an orchid's needs, your level of skills and the amount of time you have to give to orchids. In short, with All About Orchids at your side, you will always grow beautiful, healthy orchids.
	Simon and Schuster's Guide to Orchids by Alberto Fanfani, Walter Rossi, Stanley Schuler Brimming with intriguing and practical details and illustrated with 250 beautiful color photos, Simon & Schuster's Guide to Orchids provides everything the enthusiast needs to know about this most colorful and elegant blossom.
	Ortho's All About Roses by Thomas Cairns, Ortho (Editor), Tommy Cairns This book is excellent for beginners; it covers all aspects of growing roses, from selection and planting to pruning and disease control. It doesn't assume the reader has any prior knowledge, so it doesn't use obscure phrases or terms, and it explains things in a clear, east-to-understand way. The best "basics" book on roses.
	Ortho's All About Vines and Climbers by R. William Thomas This book is great for the beginning vine grower. All of the most common vines are described in detail. Recommendations are given for various climates and growing schemes. A handy reference!
	Gardening With Shade by Editors of Sunset Books The editors of Sunset magazine have always had a distinct knack for taking on a specific subject and laying it out in sensible order with clear instructions and helpful diagrams and pictures. There is no reason you cannot have lush and lovely things growing in the shady parts of your yard with this book's help. You'll find everything you need to know about the varieties of plants, their care and feeding, and ways to turn shady areas into the highlights of your garden.
	American Horticultural Society Complete Guide To Water Gardening by Peter Robinson Brimming with practical insights and photographic inspirations, the Complete Guide to Water Gardening supplies step-by-step instructions for all types of water features, from full-blown oriental ponds to a simple container of bog plants. Possibilities are only as limited as your size and budget.
	Carnivorous Plants by Adrian Slack, Jane Gate (Illustrator) The author focuses on some fifty species, using photographs, line drawings, and diagrams to illustrate their peculiarities. We find plants whose traps catch only microscopic animals, and others that may trap small reptiles, mammals and even birds. In addition to its spectacular photographs, other important features are the book's world-wide coverage of carnivorous plants (the first since 1942) and its comprehensive chapters on cultivation of the various groups.

OUR GARDEN CLUB'S VERY OWN BESTSELLING AUTHOR, NINA BRUHNS:

Sweet Revenge by Nina Bruhns
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"Police Detective, and sinfully handsome bad boy, Auri 'Creole' Levalois ...is a delicious hero--able to melt your heart one minute and have you blazing with desire the next... one of the sexiest heroes you're likely to come across... The fast-paced action and spine-tingling suspense sweep you into the story, and the dynamic characters will leave you begging for more."