Houston Garden Book (Out of Stock Indefinitely)
A Complete Guide to Gardening
in Houston and the Gulf Coast
John Kriegel and the editors of Houston Home and Garden
Novice and seasoned gardeners alike will find
a wealth of practical advice in this comprehensive sourcebook on
gardening in the hot, humid conditions of the Texas Gulf coast.
Starting with the fundamentals of soils, water, and light, the
book continues with in-depth information on plant selection, pest
control, urban and beach landscape design, greenhouses, native
plants, ground covers, and flower and vegetable gardening, with
emphasis on Houston favorites like azaleas, camellias, roses, and
tropicals. With its lavish color and photographs and complete
index, the book is an essential reference work that will also
grace the coffee table.
Southern Herb
Growing (Out of Stock Indefinitely)
Madalene Hill and Gwen
Barclay with Jean Hardy
Southern Herb Growing offers a comprehensive guide
to growing more than 130 herbs in the challenging climate of the
American South. Illustrated by some 300 color photographs, this
handsome book by the experienced former herb growers of Hilltop
Herb Farm near Cleveland, Texas, includes the basics of
propagating, cultivating, harvesting, and using herbs as well as
fascinating historical lore about these ancient plants. A special
feature of the book is a treasury of appetizing, herb-flavored
recipes ranging from savory soups to delightful desserts -
popular dishes selected from the menu of the Hilltop Herb Farm
Restaurant.
406 Post Oak Road Fredericksburg Texas 78624