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Native Florida Plants for Shady LandscapesFlorida may be known as the Sunshine State, but much of its gardening happens in the shade. Cultivating a vibrant and ecologically balanced garden in low-light conditions poses a challenge, making author Craig Huegel’s guide to native plants for shady landscapes essential for Florida-friendly gardeners. Huegel delves into strategies for working with existing shade and creating shade where necessary, explores natural understory habitats across Florida, and identifies trees, shrubs, and plants that flourish in shady environments. With this fully illustrated guide, gardeners of all levels can confidently select the perfect plants for their specific conditions, ensuring success in every corner of the garden.
Published by University Press of Florida.
288 pp.Price: $26.95In stock -
Native Orchids of FloridaFrom Waterford Press:Florida is home to more than 100 native orchid species—nearly half of all orchid species found in the United States! This beautifully illustrated folding guide, created by artist Mary Ruden, highlights over 80 of the most notable and recognizable species.
Packed with essential information on habitats and general geographic locations, this lightweight, laminated guide is perfect for field use. Whether you're a nature enthusiast, orchid lover, or just exploring Florida’s diverse landscapes, this pocket-sized reference is a must-have.
Take this guide along on your next adventure and discover Florida’s incredible native orchids!
By Mary Ruden, ISBN 978-1-62005-737-7.
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Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & ButterfliesThe presence of birds, bees, and butterflies indicates a healthy, earth-friendly environment. Transform your yard into an ideal habitat that attracts pollinators and supports their well-being. Discover how to landscape and establish pollinator gardens using readily available perennials that are low-maintenance and offer significant benefits for wildlife.
Inside, you'll find:
Overview of native pollinator species in the Southeast
Field guide to 110 native plants, categorized by required sunlight levels
Quick-reference chart detailing plants, light requirements, blooming periods, and the animals each plant attracts
Hardiness zone information, weed control tips, and more
Bonus: Customizable garden plans to suit your specific interestsBy Jaret C. Daniels
From Adventure Publications
ISBN 978-1-64755-036-3, Copyright 2021Price: $24.95In stock -
Native Plants for Florida GardensFlorida is home to an exciting palette of native plants that evolved to thrive in its wide range of climate regions. This book profiles 100 wildflowers, shrubs, vines, and trees that can transform typical Florida landscapes. Striking color photography showcases species and flowering characteristics. With the guidance and expertise of the Florida Wildflower Foundation, anyone can create lovely, low-maintenance gardens that will tolerate Florida's roughest conditions, resist diseases, and support biodiversity.
By Stacey Matrazzo and Nancy Bissett, ISBN 978-1-4930-4378-1, copyright 2020.Price: $21.95In stock -
Native Wildflowers and Other Ground Covers for Florida LandscapesIn this engaging and authoritative guide, ecologist and avid gardener Craig Huegel offers valuable information to anyone interested in integrating native ground covers into an outdoor space. As many of the plants featured in this book are not frequently or adequately discussed elsewhere, this is a singular resource for homeowners and commercial growers alike.
Beautifully illustrated with nearly 300 color photos, this handy book provides clear instructions on how to garden with more than 200 native plants, including ferns, grasses, and an abundance of wildflowers—all commercially available—that work well together in a wide variety of configurations.
University Press of Florida, copyright 2012, ISBN 978-0-8130-3980-0.Price: $29.95In stock -
Natural Enemies, Natural Pest Control PosterBoost your garden’s natural defenses with this informative Natural Enemies, Natural Pest Control poster!
Featuring vibrant illustrations and key insights, this poster highlights the vital role of beneficial insects—like parasitoid wasps, syrphid flies, lacewings, and lady beetles—in controlling pests naturally. Learn how to attract these natural allies with simple gardening strategies, such as planting diverse flowering plants and reducing pesticide use.
Perfect for classrooms, gardening enthusiasts, and Extension educators, this poster is an essential tool for promoting eco-friendly pest management.
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Olive Pests of Concern for FloridaThis stunning 12" x 18" full-color poster showcases a detailed visual overview of olive pests of concern in Florida. The high-quality images on the poster are accompanied by names and descriptions of each pest, providing valuable information on the specific areas they target on olive plants. Ideal for educators, growers, and anyone interested in olive cultivation, this poster serves as an informative and visually appealing resource for pest identification and awareness.Price: $5.00In stock -
Orchids to Know and GrowOrchids have been collected and grown for commercial purposes for more than 150 years. While these spectacular plants are increasingly available to casual gardeners and hobbyists, many still consider selecting and caring for orchids beyond their abilities. This book features easy-to-read, clearly defined chapters on identifying, classifying, and cultivating orchids. It also includes descriptions and illustrations of over 150 commonly grown orchid genera.
Authors Tom Sheehan and Bob Black provide valuable tips on selecting good specimens to buy and on caring for them under various conditions found in either a home or greenhouse. For enthusiasts, they offer advice on preparing plants for exhibition and chapters on the uses of orchids, orchid items as collectibles, diseases, insects, physiological problems, and special growing arrangements like greenhouses and shade structures. The book also boasts the best and most complete illustrated glossary of orchid terminology on the market. It features 64 color and 296 black-and-white illustrations, totaling 320 pages.
ISBN: 978-0-8130-3065-4Price: $19.95In stock -
Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida - 1st editionGrow thriving, pesticide-free vegetables in Florida’s unique climate with expert advice from botanist Ginny Stibolt and Master Gardener Melissa Contreras. This fully illustrated guide offers practical tips for home gardeners, small farmers, and anyone interested in sustainable gardening.
Learn about pest management, irrigation, bed types, seed saving, and food safety while discovering ways to handle overabundant harvests and build a community garden. Whether you’re growing for your family, a farmers market, or a CSA, this book is an invaluable resource for cultivating healthy, organic produce.
Published by University Press of Florida. ISBN: 978-0-8130-4401-9
Original price: $24.95
New edition now available!Price: $12.48In stock -
Organic Methods for Vegetable Gardening in Florida - 2nd editionIn this guide, expert botanist Ginny Stibolt and Master Gardener Melissa Markham provide simple and accessible advice for successful vegetable gardening in Florida, where soil types vary, and cool-weather crops are grown right through the mild winters. They offer advice on what to do with over-abundant harvests, strategies for developing a community garden, and suggestions for opportunities beyond the home garden. They also address integrated pest management, appropriate raised-bed types, irrigation, seed saving, just-in-time harvesting, and food safety.
This second edition is updated with the latest scientific knowledge and growing techniques; new crops for growers to try; more detail in the growing calendars separated by north, central, and south Florida regions; and color photos and illustrations throughout the text. Readers will appreciate this reliable resource that will help them and their families become more resilient by controlling some of their food from seed to table.
From University Press of Florida
By Ginny Stibolt and Melissa Markham; ISBN 978-0-8130-6876-3; copyright 2023Price: $29.95In stock -
Ornamental Palm Horticulture - 2nd editionClear and concise, Ornamental Palm Horticulture provides readers with all the information they need to know to successfully cultivate a variety of palms. Whether you grow palms commercially or for pleasure, this book will prove to be an indispensable resource. Featuring a comprehensive overview of palms complemented by a plethora of color photos, this book will appeal to commercial producers, landscapers, palm enthusiasts, and homeowners alike. A complete reference on palms, this book contains information on palm biology and propagation, environmental factors, nutrition, pests and diseases, container and field production, transplants, and recommendations for both indoor and outdoor use and maintenance of palms. 384 pages.
Second edition, 2017, contains updated information about pests, diseases, germination, and more.
Timothy K. Broschat, Alan W. Meerow, and Monica L. Elliott
ISBN: 978-0-8130-6227-3Price: $39.95In stock -
Plant This - Not ThatThe plants you bring home from garden centers and nurseries may look beautiful in your landscape, but they might be invasive species that can escape your yard and quickly spread into other areas, becoming an ecological and economic nightmare.
"Plant This - Not That" is an identification guide written by UF/IFAS Extension horticulture agents to help people find safe alternatives to invasive ornamental plants, including trees, shrubs, vines, and groundcovers. The guide also features an introduction to invasive plants, a list of resources, and a detailed bibliography for further study.
Twenty-two full-color entries feature an invasive plant that is commonly found for sale, including its description, distribution and range, and ecological threat. Each of these bad actors is paired with a list of beautiful non-invasive alternatives to plant instead.
"Plant This - Not That" is a handy thing to have when you're shopping for new plants. Combined with Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM resources, you can make informed decisions that will result in a beautiful landscape that grows in harmony with its natural surroundings.
Tina McIntyre, Rachel Gutner, Sandra Wilson, and Morgan Pinkerton
Dimensions: 6" x 4.5", 64pp.
Price: $14.99In stock -
Poisonous Plant Identification poster"Beyond 'leaves of three, don't touch me'!"—this vibrant 16" x 11" infographic poster is your guide to identifying poisonous plants like poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and poisonwood. Learn how to recognize these caustic plants and what to do if you accidentally come into contact with them.
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Pollinator Friendly GardeningWant to do your part in helping your local pollinators flourish? Pollinator-Friendly Gardening makes it easy.
Are you interested in growing a naturally healthy garden? How about ensuring that your local environment supports the survival and thriving of bees, butterflies, and birds? If you are a beekeeper, are you looking for the ideal plants to keep your colony happy? Pollinators such as monarch butterflies and bees are under threat, and more and more gardeners want to do all they can to create a hospitable space for them. That's where Pollinator-Friendly Gardening comes in. It identifies the most visible and beloved pollinators: bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, as well as some more unlikely candidates such as ants, wasps, and beetles. It then explains the intriguing synergy between plants and pollinators. This vital information makes it a unique sourcebook to share the ways that anyone can make a yard a more friendly place for pollinators. Plant selection, hardscape choices, habitat building (both natural and manmade), and growing practices that give pollinators their best chance in the garden are all covered in detail. Plant lists organized by category, helpful tips, and expert spotlights make it a fun and easy book to read too.
By Rhonda Fleming Hayes, ISBN 9780760349137, 176 pages.
From Voyageur Press
This was a previous selection for the Florida Master Gardener Volunteer Book Club.
Price: $25.99In stock -
Propagating Fruit Plants in FloridaREVISED!
Discover the secrets of propagating tropical and subtropical fruit plants with ease! This hands-on guide, tested in the field, walks dooryard growers through step-by-step processes for grafting, budding, layering, and cuttings. Updated and improved, this new edition of a perennial favorite features over 50 vibrant full-color photos to enhance your learning experience.
Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Patrick Conner, Tim Crocker, and Mike YoungPrice: $6.00In stock -
Soil Science for GardenersFrom New Society Publishers:
This book is an accessible, science-based guide to understanding soil fertility and, in particular, the rhizosphere - the thin layer of liquid and soil surrounding plant roots, crucial for plant health.
Robert Pavlis, a gardener for over four decades, debunks common soil myths, explores the rhizosphere, and provides a personalized soil fertility improvement program in this three-part popular science guidebook.Coverage includes:
- Soil biology and chemistry and how plants and soil interact
- Common soil health problems, including analyzing soil's fertility and plant nutrients
- The creation of a personalized plan for improving your soil fertility, including setting priorities and goals in a cost-effective, realistic time frame
- Creating the optimal conditions for nature to do the heavy lifting of building soil fertility
Written for the home gardener, market gardener, and micro-farmer, Soil Science for Gardeners is packed with information to help you grow thriving plants.
By Robert Pavlis, ISBN 978-0-86571-930-9, copyright 2020Price: $21.99In stock -
Storey's Guide to Keeping Honey beesSecond Edition Revised and in Full Color!
These 200+ pages are packed with vibrant full-color photographs, illustrations, detailed advice, and even some recipes. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced beekeeper, this book offers a comprehensive guide to the history of honey bee evolution and beekeeping, essential and recommended equipment, and techniques for managing a colony, including understanding population cycles and harvesting.
Discover how to protect your colony from diseases and pests, write a pollination contract, and draft a model beekeeping ordinance for your community.
Published by Storey Publishing. 2nd edition, 2018.
By Malcolm T. Sanford and Richard E. BonneyPrice: $24.95In stock -
Sustainable Gardening for FloridaGardeners today face a unique challenge: how do you create a beautiful, thriving landscape without environmentally harmful fertilizers, pesticides, and water use? Sustainable Gardening for Florida might be the first place to look for answers. This book provides interesting, money-saving ideas to reduce your ecological footprint. It includes chapters on composting and mulching, integrated pest management, water-wise irrigation and rainwater harvesting, preparing your garden for disasters, and all aspects of managing meadows, lawns, trees and shrubs, edible gardens, rain gardens and waterfront gardening. Also includes a glossary and list of plants. 325 pp. Published by University Press of Florida. Half of all royalties from sales of this book will be paid directly to the Florida Chapter of The Nature Conservancy.Price: $24.95In stock -
The Art of Maintaining a Florida Native LandscapePlanting a native landscape in Florida will reduce your use of water, fertilizer, and pesticides, but that doesn't mean it will be maintenance-free. This refreshingly honest book offers practical advice for keeping your native landscape healthy and sustainable throughout the year. Acclaimed author Ginny Stibolt, an experienced gardener and botanist, dispels the myths of working with native plants and delves into topics such as removing invasives, propagation techniques, managing edges, going without mowing, and landscaping in moist habitats. Easy-to-read and supplemented with photos, illustrations, and useful tips, this book is a must-read for novices and advanced gardeners alike. 270 pp.
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The New Plant Parent: Develop Your Green Thumb and Care for Your House-Plant FamilyFrom Abrams Image:For indoor gardeners everywhere, Darryl Cheng proposes a new way to cultivate healthy houseplants. He teaches the art of understanding a plant's needs and providing it with a suitable environment, balancing light, water, and nutrients. After reading Cheng, indoor gardeners will become less passive followers of care rules for each species and more confident, active growers, relying on observation and insight. In the process, plant owners become plant lovers, developing a deep bond with these beautiful living things through a simple love and appreciation of nature.
This book covers all the basics of growing houseplants, from finding the right light to everyday care tasks like watering and aerating, as well as choosing containers and recommended species. Cheng's friendly tone, personal stories about maintaining and propagating different plants, and accessible photographs imbue his book with the same generous spirit that has made @houseplantjournal, his Instagram account, a popular source of advice and inspiration for thousands of indoor gardeners.By Darryl Cheng, ISBN 978-1-4197-3239-3, copyright 2019.
Price: $27.50In stock