This page provides information on all the books, magazines, and other materials referred to on this site. They are divided by category, and listed in alphabetical order by author (for books), publication name (for magazines), and title (for software). Those materials that I have reviewed in more depth (see the "Garden Reading" index) are linked to those reviews.

Books

Abraham, Doc & Katy, "The Green Thumb Garden Handbook - Completely Revised and Updated", 1992, Lyons & Burford, Publishers, NY, NY, ISBN 1-55821-147-0

This is a great handbook, packed with information. The authors write a syndicated column "The Green Thumb", and live near the Finger Lakes, in New York.

Bittman, Sam, "Seeds - The Ultimate Guide to Growing Vegetables, Herbs & Flowers", 1989, Bantam Books, NY, NY, ISBN 0-533-05366-3

This is a lovely hard-cover book with lots of detailed information on seed starting, and a comprehensive list of all types of plants and their requirements when started from seed. It also includes some basic information on gardening, garden design, and pests and diseases. Lots of colour photos, and a list of seed suppliers in the back (American and Canadian).

Brookes, John, "The Small Garden Book", 1989, Crown Publishers, Inc., NY, NY, ISBN 0-517-57259-1

A design book written about small gardens, this book has a lot of detailed information about the design ideas, structures, materials, and plants that will help solve a lot of the problems inherent in planning a small yard. There are a lot of tricks described that help create the illusion of greater space.

Cullen, Mark, "The All Seasons Gardener", 1995, Viking (Penguin Books Canada Ltd.), Toronto, ON, ISBN 0-670-85506-5

A month by month guide to gardening in Canada, with lots of help to extend the garden season year-round. Well written, with instructions that are detailed enough for beginners, but enough detail for those more experienced, too.

Mr. Fothergill's Seeds Ltd., "Growing From Seed", 1987, Mr. Fothergill's Seeds Ltd., Kentford, Newmarket, Suffolk CB8 7QB, ISBN 0-9512199-0-1

A Basic guide to seed starting, including specific requirements for a number of annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and so on.

Harris, Marjorie, "Ecological Gardening - Your Path to a Healthy Garden", 1996 (revised edition), Random House of Canada, Toronto, ON, ISBN 0-679-30789-3

This relatively small book is a great overview on all aspects of organic gardening. The explanations are clear, and thorough, with plenty of detail on the "why" of organic techniques, as well as the "how".

Harris, Marjorie, "Favourite Garden Tips", 1994, HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., Toronto, ON, ISBN 0-00-638015-8

A complete book of garden tips, many from her garden column in The Globe and Mail, arranged in alphabetical order. All the great things an experienced gardener wants to pass on the those less experienced (like me). She is one of my favourite Canadian garden writers.

Harris, Marjorie, "Four Season Gardening", 1993, Random House of Canada Ltd., Toronto, ON, ISBN 0-679-30791-5

This is a well-written, easy to read guide to creating gardens that look great in all seasons. The information is clearly presented, with beautiful pictures to give lots of ideas and inspiration. There are a lot of good tips and design concepts that take a lot of the confusion and mystery out of good design.

Johnson, Lorraine, "The Ontario Naturalized Garden - The Complete Guide to Using Native Plants", 1995, Whitecap Books, Toronto/Vancouver, ISBN 1-55110-305-2

This is more then just a complete guide to using native plants in Ontario gardens (what to grow, where and how to grow them, and where to get them), it's also a very interesting and well-researched discussion of the current state of native ecosystems in Ontario, and our interactions with and effects on them. Most of the information in this book would be of interest to anyone, not just residents of Ontario, Canada.

Thorpe, Patricia, "Growing Pains - Time and Change in the Garden", 1994, Harcourt Brace & Company, Orlando, FL, ISBN 0-15-176652-5

A book for those who have been gardening for 10 years or so, and want to sit back and take stock of what they've learned, and where they (and their garden) want to go from here.

Turner, Roger, "Better Garden Design", 1986, JM Dent and Sons Ltd., London, England, ISBN 0-460-04703-5

This is a very in-depth text on garden design. There is a lot of very good information about good design principles, use of shape, texture, and style, and selecting plants. There are a lot of sketches used to illustrate the concepts, as well as a number of pictures of gardens.

Magazines

Canadian Gardening, Camar Publications, Markham, ON,
For subscriptions: Canadian Gardening, PO Box 30014 Stn Brm B, Toronto, ON M7Y 7B4

A great Canadian magazine for all kinds of gardening.

Software

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