Mike Shoup's latest book is a large (12 x 12) coffee table book that addresses the personality of the rose. Interestingly, rose varieties have various personalities or persona that can influence their garden usage. These qualities are a creative tool for the gardener intent on providing the right rose for the right garden setting. This book, as well as addressing the practical nature of their usefulness, delves into this nature. 208 Pages Full-color Hardcover

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Collected together in a book of invaluable information and charming illustrations, here are hundreds of tips and homespun remedies that come only from season after season of gardening experience.  These helpful hints include environmentally friendly ammunition against weeds and pests, shortcuts for cultivation and propagation, and clever uses for curious household items. Trowel & Error is a very entertaining read and one that you will refer back to repeatedly.  This book is a "go to" guide at our garden center.  Soft Cover Rose Key ▾

This is the perfect all-inclusive gardening log for everyone!  One journal for all your plants.  Guided format includes location, planting instructions, water requirements, sunlight, bloom date, pest problems and so much more.  The back side of each page leaves space for notes and photo/plant tag/seed packet/drawing.  Printed in the USA.  Acid free, recycled paper.  Durable hard cover design.   200 pages

7.5 inches X 9 inches

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The Rose Rustlers, written by Gregg Grant and Bill Welch, is a superbly entertaining first hand account of one of the most fascinating episodes in the history of American gardens.  A must-read for anyone with an interest in heirloom roses and the survival of these classics beauties. Rose Key ▾

Heirloom Gardening of the South is a comprehensive resource that  offers a captivating, personal encounter with two dedicated and passionate gardeners whose love of heritage gardening infuses the work from beginning to end.  Anyone who wants to find and grow time-honored and pass-along plants or wants to create and nurture a traditional garden is sure to find this a must-have addition to their gardening library. Rose Key ▾