The American Gardener's Field Guide: A Visual Encyclopaedia of 108 Plants, Places & Practical Skills

Discover the plants, patterns and practical skills that make American gardens thrive.

The American Gardener's Field Guide is a richly illustrated visual encyclopaedia for gardeners working across the diverse climates of the United States. Inside, 108 one-page plant profiles move from canopy trees and flowering shrubs to native perennials, shade plants, annuals, vegetables, culinary herbs, backyard fruit, ornamental grasses, drought-tolerant choices and patio containers.

Each profile brings together hardiness, light, water, soil, mature size, seasonal interest, garden value, cultivation advice and an honest “watch for” note. Clear opening chapters explain how to read USDA hardiness zones, build living soil, irrigate wisely and garden as habitat. A seasonal calendar, seed-starting guide, troubleshooting chart, glossary, resource list and plant index make the book useful long after the first read.

Created for beginners, returning gardeners and visually minded plant lovers, this field guide favors observation over rigid rules and local knowledge over one-size-fits-all advice. Every internal botanical plate is original interpretive artwork created specifically for this edition.

Use it to plan a new bed, understand a plant label, build a pollinator border, grow a kitchen garden or simply enjoy a continent's worth of garden possibility—one well-chosen plant at a time.

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E-bog: 27. juli 2026