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I started out with this book for my first gardening guide, mostly by chance. Though I am not widely garden-read, this is the closest I come to a garden bible. She has a fairly comprehensive plant guide. I do find that a lot of her advice is faulty for those of his in very warm, bug-infested climates (Louisiana) but just remember that and she is quite helpful.
This new edition (published 2008) is packed with information and lovely line drawings. Barbara's writing style is friendly and full of her suggestions for how to do things as well as good information on lots of specific plants. It probably won't meet the needs of an experienced gardener but would make a great gift for someone starting out, or as pleasant winter reading for anyone who loves gardens.
I have owned this book, given several as gifts and have never found any question that couldn't be answered. If you are a beginning home gardener...a must!
I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! It has been my bible for the last three years - and it shows, with lots of dog-ears, dirt smudges, highlighted and underlined parts and a touch of water damage...:) Barbara writes in such a way that both newbies and seasoned gardeners can understand and learn from - down-to-earth, non-judgemental and just plain fun. A must read for everyone who loves to play in the dirt - um, er, ahem - soil.
