The Indiana Gardener's Guide: Revised Edition (Gardener's Guides) [Paperback]

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp (Author), Tom Tyler (Author)

Book Description

Series: Gardener's Guides | Publication Date: February 19, 2004

Written by Jo Ellen Sharp and Tom Tyler, leading Indiana gardening experts. This proven format has helped gardeners experience success and enjoyment from their gardens.

The trend in gardening books is toward regional titles, and book retailers are well aware of this. The Gardener's Guide series provides credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners will find information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens.

Gardening is now the favorite leisure pastime in America. Homeowners are realizing the health benefits derived from gardening, and the resulting increase in their home's property value.

Editorial Reviews

Book Description

Gardening is now the favorite outdoor leisure activity in America. Homeowners realize the health benefits available from gardening and the potential increase in their home's property value.  Regional gardening titles offer the most useful advice because they provide credible information on the plants that perform best in specific states. Gardeners want information they can trust and use successfully in their own gardens.  The Arizona Gardener's Guide is a full-color plant selection resource guide written especially for Arizona gardeners. It includes the top 175 landscape plants as recommended by one of Arizona's most respected horticultural experts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; Revised edition (February 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591860687
• ISBN-13: 978-1591860686
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #696,934 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book for Midwest gardeners!, January 16, 2000

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Eileen M Rickman (Indianapolis, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Indiana Gardener's Guide (Paperback)

Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, garden columnist for the Indianapolis Star on Sundays and Tom Tyler, past Extension Educator and horticulturist for the Purdue Cooperative Extension Service in Indianapolis collaborated to pick more than 175 ornamental plants that do well in the Hoosier landscape. Detailed information on each plant including the "when, where and how" to plant is included. Although not every plant that does well in Indiana is listed, this book provides a great starting point. A must for long-time Hoosier residents and new arrivals as well!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Indiana Gardener's Guide, April 21, 2008

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Judith N. Baker "Judy Baker, Advanced Master ... (Bristol, Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Indiana Gardener's Guide: Revised Edition (Gardener's Guides) (Paperback)

I think this book is very well written and would be a very helpful reference library addition for gardeners' of all levels. It is written clearly and concisely. The pictures actually look like what they are describing. The book deals with those perennials that grow in our state but are also useful for any gardeners in the same growing zones. I have also heard Ms. Meyers-Sharp speak and her talks are just like her written word.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yay for Indiana!, January 14, 2008

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Jamie N. Bauer "jn" (Indiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Indiana Gardener's Guide: Revised Edition (Gardener's Guides) (Paperback)

Finally a book for Hoosiers! The pictures are very helpful for beginning gardeners or those who just want to learn plant names. Bought as a gift for someone new to the landscaping field and she loved it!