Gardening - Regional - Pacific Northwest

Designed for beginning and experienced birders, this new edition expands the best-selling regional guide, Birds of the Puget Sound Region (out of print), to include all of western Washington, from the Coast to the Cascades. Lead author Dennis Paulson, ornithologist and regional expert on...

A pocket-sized photographic guide to the birds of the Willamette Valley region with full-page color photographs of each bird and accompanying identification information. Covers over 200 birds located in the 9 counties of the valley but also covers the birds of Southwest Washington. Includes...

Identify and learn about more than 100 types of common backyard weeds found in the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.Whether you're a forager, gardener, homeowner, or are simply fascinated by nature, you probably have an opinion about weeds. But do you know which...

Food plants have their own ornamental value, adding harmony to existing landscapes without creating a separate vegetable garden. They also provide a fresh, healthy alternative to the tasteless and woody fruits and vegetables bred for long-distance transportation and shipped to our grocery stores from...

Flora of the Pacific Northwest, first published in 1973, became an instant classic for its innovative style of providing species descriptions in the identification keys and for its comprehensive illustrations of nearly all treated taxa (species, subspecies, and varieties). Students rely on it as...

A must-have growing guide for gardeners in the Pacific Northwest A gardener's plant choices and garden style are inextricably linked to the place they call home. In order to grow a flourishing garden, every gardener must know the specifics of their region's climate, soil,...

The Pacific Northwest abounds with native plants that bring beauty to the home garden while offering food and shelter to birds, bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Elegant trilliums thrive in woodland settings. Showy lewisias stand out in the rock garden. Hazel and huckleberry number...

Through Oregon rain or shine, you can grow gorgeous, fresh vegetables! Grow Great Vegetables in Oregon is the must-have guide to growing food in The Beaver State! Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares tips and techniques tailored to this often rainy state, empowering readers...

Through Washington's rain or shine, you can grow gorgeous, fresh vegetables! Grow Great Vegetables in Washington is the must-have guide to growing food in one of our greenest states! Expert gardener Lorene Edwards Forkner shares tips and techniques tailored to The Emerald State, empowering...

Plan your landscape or garden with more than 100 native plants that benefit birds, bees, and butterflies of the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada.The presence of birds, bees, and butterflies suggests a healthy, earth-friendly place. These most welcome guests also bring joy to...

Pacific Northwest Month-by-Month Gardening is the definitive guide to successful gardening year-round in the Pacific Northwest -- states include Washington, Oregon, British Columbia (Canada), and Northern California. Do you live in the Pacific Northwest? Do you care about landscaping and gardening? Say no more--we've...

Find your perennial joy with this step-by-step guide to growing gorgeous perennials in the Pacific Northwest! Perennials for the Pacific Northwest is a friendly, contemporary, fully photographed guide showcases hundreds of perennials that thrive reliably in Oregon, Washington, northern California, and British Columbia. Ruth...

Native plants bring your garden to life--and life to your garden! Here are the best choices for Oregon and Washington. The benefits of native plants are enormous--they reduce maintenance, require less water, and attract vital, earth-friendly pollinators like birds, butterflies, and bees. Gardeners seeking...

Slow down and let your imagination take root as you explore a new world of flowers and gardens and bring them to life with color! Artist Sarah Simon, of @themintgardener, weaves a beautiful floral theme through the pages using her favorite illustrated character, Florence...

Learn how to grow your own food in the Pacific Northwest with this handy guide! There is nothing more regionally specific than vegetable gardening-what to plant, when to plant it, and when to harvest are unique decisions based on climate and weather. The Timber...