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  • 100 Roses for the South Florida Garden

    From University Press of Florida:

    Contrary to common belief, many varieties of roses can flourish in Florida's heat and humidity. A much-needed guide for both home gardeners and landscape professionals, this book equips readers with the knowledge to successfully grow this popular plant in the state's tropical climate.

    Rose connoisseur Victor Lazzari surveys the history of the rose; outlines the main classifications of roses; explains how to best cultivate the flower in the South Florida environment; and offers advice on designing thoughtful, eco-friendly, visually spectacular gardens with roses in this region. Lazzari then provides an illustrated compendium of 100 varieties of roses that work well in South Florida. Each entry contains a beautiful full-color photograph, a brief history of the rose variety, and notes on the variety's performance.

    Complete with a thorough list of local rose retailers and organizations, this book is filled with useful information that has previously been difficult for Florida residents to locate. New gardeners and dedicated rosarians alike will delight in this approachable, eye-catching resource for finding and growing roses that thrive in the southernmost part of the state.

    By Victor Lazzari. ISBN 9780813068879. Copyright 2023. 240 pages.

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  • A Gardener's Guide to Botany

    A fascinating and in-depth exploration of the endless wonders of the plant kingdom awaits you. Join botanist Scott Zona on a captivating journey into the incredible world of plants. This book is a delightful botanical romp that introduces the science behind how and why plants form the foundation of all life on Earth. In layman's language, you'll uncover what distinguishes plants from people and how the adaptations they've developed over eons influence their appearance today, as well as how they grow and survive in a tremendous diversity of climates. Lush illustrations and full-color photography showcase some of the world's most captivating plants (along with plenty of common ones), leaving you even more enamored with plants than when you first cracked open the very first page.

    Discover the chlorophyll-infused science behind how plants:

    • React to their environment to adapt and "know" when it's ideal for supporting growth
    • Access water and nutrients, including through partnerships with other living organisms
    • Reproduce in ingenious and astonishing ways, both with and without sex
    • Disperse their genes via seeds spread by wind, water, animals, or even by the plant itself
    • Protect themselves from predators with defenses like spines, waxes, and toxic compounds such as cyanide, cocaine, nicotine, quinine, and many others
    • Communicate with each other - and with other living organisms both above and below the ground - through chemical messaging systems

    Whether you're an advanced gardener with acres of green to tend or a new plant parent with a single fern on a windowsill, this is a revelatory look at what makes plants tick. Join Dr. Zona on a beautiful botanical adventure.

     

    By Scott Zona, ISBN 978-0-7603-7445-0, copyright 2023.
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  • A Step-by-Step Guide to a Florida Native Yard

    From the publisher:

      

    Join the growing wave of Florida residents replacing the high-maintenance, water-hungry, chemical-soaked lawns with vibrant native plants! Whether you're eager to reduce your carbon footprint, save precious time, slash water bills, or invite more birds and butterflies into your backyard, this beautifully illustrated guide has got your back. Ready to transform your outdoor space into a haven of sustainability and beauty? Get your copy today!

     

    University Press of Florida. 136 pp.
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  • Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener

    From University Press of Florida:
    Ideal for new Florida gardeners and residents venturing into gardening for the first time, this starter guide helps readers learn to cultivate plants in the state's unique natural environment. Botanist and lifelong gardener Ginny Stibolt shares insightful stories, advice, and tips from her own experience moving to Florida, where she discovered that the rules she had followed for years did not apply.

    Stibolt guides readers on how to avoid the beginner mistakes she made and dispels common misconceptions about which plants to grow and how to grow them in Florida. Introducing Florida's water features, natural areas, and native plant communities, Stibolt illustrates what a "Real Florida" landscape looks like and explains how working with this knowledge makes gardening easier and more successful. She explores practical topics such as gardening for birds and butterflies, growing food, composting, and stormwater management. Stibolt also directs readers to resources for delving deeper into these subjects based on their needs and location within the state.

    Filled with friendly, reliable, and commonsense expertise, "Adventures of a Transplanted Gardener" propels aspiring growers into cultivating plants that thrive in Florida. This book is the perfect resource for anyone interested in the challenges, rewards, and beauty of gardening in the Sunshine State.

     

    By Ginny Sitbolt, ISBN 978-0-8130-6864-0, copyright 2022.               



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  • All New Square Foot Gardening: 4th edition

    For over 40 years, gardeners around the world have used this easy, straightforward way to grow a high-yielding vegetable garden in very little space. Consisting of a square garden bed divided into a grid and filled with a fertile growing blend known as Mel's Mix, the Square Foot Gardening (SFG) Method offers a unique system for plant placement that removes all the guesswork, maximizes productivity, and reduces maintenance needs. Vegetable gardening has never been so easy! 

     

    This updated and modernized fourth edition offers expanded information on the essentials of the technique, plus simple, contemporary plans for building your SFG bed, accessories to protect your garden from pests and unpredictable weather, trellises, and so much more. Hundreds of color photographs accompany the text to illustrate the techniques, provide inspiration, and share the many ways gardeners around the glove are using the SFG Method.

     

    Also included are:

    • Illustrated planting plans to make planning even easier
    • Instructions for growing from seed and transplants
    • Insight on understanding what veggies grow in your climate
    • Plant care know-how, from pinching and staking to pruning and watering
    • Harvesting advice for dozens of different vegetables
    • Troubleshooting information for pests and other challenges
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  • Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies in Tropical Florida

    This is an authoritative guide to the plants that support butterflies and hummingbirds in tropical Florida (Hardiness Zones 10-11). Two hundred plant species are profiled in color photos, descriptions, and detailed comments written in author Roger Hammer’s engaging style. There are also special chapters on growing and propagating host plants, as well as South Florida’s significant hummingbird and butterfly species. A delightful read in its own right and an essential guide for any gardener.

    Published by University Press of Florida

    266 pp.

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  • Banana Poster

    Bananas are the most widely grown and produced tropical fruit worldwide. This poster provides basic botanical information on the parts of the banana plant and the diversity in banana varieties rarely seen in western supermarkets. 24" x 36" - ships in poster tube so shipping cost may be higher

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  • Best Native Plants for Southern Gardens

    A handbook for gardeners, homeowners, and professionals. This indispensable, authoritative publication describes and recommends high-performing native plants, guides readers on avoiding the use of invasive species in their gardens, and highlights the design of specialty and wildlife gardens. With the assistance of regional experts, the included species have been carefully selected through field visits to nurseries, private and public gardens, and arboreta. The choices are informed by personal knowledge, experiences, and discussions with landscape and gardening enthusiasts, professionals, and experts throughout the region. The inclusion of more than 600 color photos makes this publication an easy-to-use and valuable addition to any gardener's library.

    Published by University Press of Florida.
    Illus., 412 pp.
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  • Botanical Keys to Florida's Trees, Shrubs, and Woody Vines

    By Gil Nelson:

    This unique botanical key serves as a field guide for both amateurs and professionals, showcasing the leaves, flowers, fruit, and other characteristics of 968 species of trees, shrubs, and vines. The guide includes two keys: the Master Key to Major Groups of Woody Plants, leading to subsidiary keys or a plant family, and family keys that identify species within specific families. For further convenience, species within particular genera are grouped together. In addition to detailed plant descriptions, the author provides insights into the likely areas where each can be found, accompanied by a Glossary of Common Botanical Terms.
    208 pp. Pineapple Press (2011)

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  • Bringing Nature Home

    From Workman Publishing:

    As development and habitat destruction accelerate, there are increasing pressures on wildlife populations. In Bringing Nature Home, Douglas W. Tallamy reveals the unbreakable link between native plant species and native wildlife - native insects cannot, or will not, eat alien plants. When native plants disappear, the insects disappear, impoverishing the food source for birds and other animals.

    But there is an important and simple step we can all take to help reverse this alarming trend: everyone with access to a patch of earth can make a significant contribution toward sustaining biodiversity by simply choosing native plants. By acting on Douglas Tallamy's practical and achievable recommendations, we can all make a difference.

    By Douglas W. Tallamy, ISBN 9780881929928, 360 pages, copyright 2009.   

    This was a previous selection for the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Book Club


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  • Calibrating Your Lawn Sprinkler System

    Promote a lush lawn while conserving water and reducing bills with this informative 12" x 18" poster. Learn the correct calibration techniques for your lawn sprinkler system through vivid visuals and clear instructions.

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  • Climate-Wise Landscaping

    By Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt

    From the publisher:
    Drawing on decades of experience, this book is filled with simple, practical steps that anyone can take to enhance the beauty of their landscape or garden while contributing to the protection of the planet and its diverse species. Topics covered include:

    Actively reducing our carbon footprint through appropriate landscaping and gardening
    Improving air and water quality
    Enhancing physical comfort during hotter seasons
    Supporting birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife
    Ideal for homeowners, gardeners, and landscape professionals committed to being part of the solution to climate change.

    New Society Publishers, 308 pp
    ISBN 978-0-86571-888-3

    Original price: $29.99
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  • Climate-Wise Landscaping 2nd edition

    As climate change brings warmer winters, hotter summers, and more intense storms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the scale of the problem. Many proposed solutions seem costly or complicated—but change can start right at home.

    In Climate-Wise Landscaping, Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt show how every homeowner, gardener, and landscape professional can take meaningful action. Drawing on decades of experience, they share practical, achievable steps to create beautiful, resilient landscapes that help protect the planet and the life it supports.

    You’ll learn how to:

    • Reduce your carbon footprint through thoughtful landscaping and gardening

    • Improve air and water quality

    • Use resources efficiently

    • Support birds, butterflies, pollinators, and other wildlife

    More than just a guide to sustainable landscaping, this book is a call to action—inviting us to trade worry for purpose and transform our yards into part of the climate solution.

    By Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt. ISBN 9780813080314. Copyright 2023.

    From University Press of Florida

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  • Composting for a New Generation

    From Cool Springs Press:
    Whether you garden on a small city lot or a large country property, this book covers everything you need to know to make great compost quickly.

    Composting is not just about reducing food and yard waste; it's also about improving the health of your soil and the productivity of your garden. Compost is full of nutrients and beneficial microbes that help plants thrive, but store-bought compost is expensive and often comes packaged in non-recyclable plastic bags. Instead of running to the store to purchase compost, learn how to make your own rich, earthy compost and watch your garden thrive!

    "Composting for a New Generation" explains the complex science behind effective and efficient composting in layman's terms and includes detailed information on tried-and-true composting methods along with new, innovative techniques. From traditional bin composting (including step-by-step instructions for building your own bin) and vermicomposting to keyhole gardens and trench composting, you'll close the cover with all the knowledge needed to be an expert composter today. Plus, you'll learn how to use all that "home-cooked" compost successfully. This is the most complete book to date on organic composting.

    By Michelle Balz, photography by Anna Stockton, ISBN 9781591866923, 192 pages.

    This was a previous selection for the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Book Club.
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  • DIY Hydroponic Gardens

    No soil? No sunlight? No problem. A hydroponic growing system gives you the power to grow plants anywhere. Simply suspend your essential nutrients in a water-based solution and circulate them to the plant roots in a contained network of vessels and tubes. Sound easy? In a way, it is. But it also requires plenty of solid information to succeed, which is why you need this book.

    With practical information aimed at home do-it-yourselfers, author Tyler Baras (Farmer Tyler to his fans) shows exactly how to build, plant, and maintain over a dozen unique hydroponic systems, some costing just a few dollars to make. Farmer Tyler shows you, with detailed step-by-step photos, precisely how to create these systems and how to plant and maintain them. All the information you need to get started with your home hydroponic system is included:

    Recipes for nutrient solutions
    Light and ventilation sources
    Comprehensive equipment guide
    Growing and maintenance instructions
    12+ hydroponic system builds
    Complete crop selection charts


    By UF alum Tyler Baras, ISBN 978-0-7603-5759-0, 192 pp, copyright 2018.

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  • Florida Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

    Plant, Grow, and Harvest the Best Edibles

    From Quarto Publishing Group:
    With abundant sunshine and a year-round growing season, Florida boasts ideal conditions for gardening, but it comes with unique challenges. Author Robert Bowden, Executive Director of the Leu Gardens in Orlando, shares his expertise in this updated guide. Exploring Florida's three distinct growing climates, Bowden offers insights on timing, crucial for gardening success. The book features over 25 fruits, berries, and 35 vegetables with colorful images, growing tips, and location-specific recommendations. Whether you're a seasoned Floridian gardener or a newcomer, this guide provides valuable information. The updated edition addresses recent plant varieties and the impact of citrus greening disease on Florida's orange groves.

     

    By Robert Bowden, ISBN 978-1-59186-905-4, copyright 2015



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  • Florida Gardener's Handbook 2nd edition

    All You Need to Know to Plan, Plant, & Maintain a Florida Garden
    Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, with Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l

    From Cool Springs Press:
    In this revised and updated 2nd edition, gardeners in the Sunshine State are handed all the know-how they'll need to grow a lush, productive garden.

    The environmentally sound growing info for both edible and ornamental plants found here is your green thumb map to success. With profiles of more than 200 plants proven to thrive in Florida's unique climate, including shrubs, trees, perennials, annuals, vegetables, fruits, tropical plants, lawn grasses, and more, you'll be able to select the best plants to create a beautiful landscape or a high-yielding edible garden. Helpful charts highlight sun and shade requirements and offer clear and concise plant variety information. Month-by-month care and cultivation guides are offered for each plant group, guiding your journey - even if you're a first-time Florida gardener.

    Authors Tom MacCubbin and Georgia B. Tasker, along with pro gardeners Robert Bowden and Joe Lamp'l, address the many challenges of Florida gardening, including a changing climate and saltwater gardening information. The how-to methods for planting, pruning, watering, fertilizing, and much more are rich with information essential to Floridians. This comprehensive and extensive guide is the best resource for growing in the Sunshine State. Whether you live in Nassau County, the Florida Keys, or somewhere in between, this book has you covered.

    Published by Cool Springs Press, ISBN 9780760370537, copyright 2021


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  • Florida Wildflowers and Butterflies

    Enhance your butterfly garden with this comprehensive brochure. Discover 48 exquisite butterfly species and 52 native wildflowers and plants renowned for attracting butterflies or serving as host plants for larvae. Gain valuable insights on designing a vibrant butterfly garden.

    Compact size: 4.5” x 7.5”, unfolds to an expansive 18.5” x 7.5”.




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  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Pattern Book

    Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ is a common-sense approach to gardening that begins with the principle, 'The Right Plant for the Right Place.' This pattern book is a guide to finding the right plants for your part of Florida and the right place in your yard for planting them. Written by UF/IFAS horticulturists and professional landscape designers, this lushly illustrated guide offers landscape plans and comprehensive lists of native and Florida-friendly plants suitable for each of Florida’s USDA hardiness zones, as well as sections on plant groups, irrigation, and helpful landscape design tips. Whether you live in the Panhandle or the Gold Coast, the Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Pattern Book will help you find the right plants to make your landscape look beautiful with a minimum of water, fertilizer, and maintenance. Color, 71 pp.
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  • Florida's Best Fruiting Plants

    Native and Exotic Trees, Shrubs, and Vines, 2nd edition

    From the publisher:
    Florida is a thriving state for fruit-bearing plants, and this beautifully illustrated, comprehensive book is your guide to dozens of exotic and native species, including familiar plants and trees as well as rare and obscure ones. Inside, you'll find:
    Details on how to turn your Florida yard into a cornucopia of delicious fruit.
    Descriptions of plants that will succeed in every region of the state.
    Profiles of more than 80 species.
    Range maps and fruiting calendars to help with planning.
    By Charles R. Boning.
    Pineapple Press, 232 pp.
    ISBN 978-1-68334-274-8
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