Growing Desert Plants: From Windowsill to Garden - Softcover

Theodore Hodoba

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1878610546 ISBN 13: 9781878610546

Publisher: Red Crane Books, 1995

Synopsis

Desert plants are known for their interesting shapes, colorful flowers, and wonderful textures. The author's clear instructions give even the inexperienced gardener all the necessary information to succeed. People living outside the desert can also grow desert plants successfully. The "Desert Plant Encyclopedia" of the book presents specific information on 101 plants. Also included is a detailed chapter on propagation, where to obtain seeds, and hardiness zones.

About this title

From the Publisher:

Growing desert plants in desert and non-desert environments.
The index and appendices, including locations for viewing native plants, mail-order sources, glossary, and bibilography, are helpful resources for anyone wanting to cultivate their own desert, inside or out...gardening that works in harmony with nature rather than fighting it.

About the Author:

Theodore B. Hodoba, the owner of a native plant nursery, has articles in publications including Fine Gardening and has coauthored a book with the New Mexico Department of Natural Resources, Everybody Needs Trees. He is a master horticulturist who teaches at the University of New Mexico.

About this edition

• Publisher: Red Crane Books
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 1878610546
• ISBN 13: 9781878610546
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 212
• Illustrator: Mimi Kamp