Perennials for Minnesota and Wisconsin (Paperback)

by Don Engebretson (Author), Don Williamson (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Occasionally, one new garden book stands out as an especially good reference for us climatically challenged gardeners. Just such a book is "Perennials for Minnesota and Wisconsin"…
I find the book's tell-it-like-it-is approach as refreshing as it is unusual. --Pioneer Press, St. Paul MN

The books are colorful, attractive and thorough...they would be a helpful addition to any Wisconsin gardener's library. --Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Product Description
A man who is quickly becoming one of the best-known gardening personalities in the United States is coauthor of this colorful and authoritative guide to the perennials of the Upper Midwest. Don Engebretson, also known as the Renegade Gardener, has teamed with garden writer Don Williamson to craft a book packed with rich color photographs featuring more than 100 perennials and accompanied by lots of common-sense advice and useful information. You'll find planting tips, blooming periods and information on choosing plants for specific sites. The book also includes plant information charts that place a wealth of valuable information at your fingertips.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 352 pages
• Publisher: Lone Pine Publishing (January 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1551053853
• ISBN-13: 978-1551053851
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #54,906 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resouce Book for all gardners, August 2, 2005

By	J. Jones (Eyota, MN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is very user-friendly and full of helpful information for the amateur gardener, which I am. It is laid out in a very helpful manner and gives much information about each plant discussed, including personal experiences of the author with various perennials. It is filled with lovely color photographs of all the plants, as well as text about each one in alphabetical order. I would recommend it for anyone interested in learning about perennials that work in the climates of Minnesota and Wisconsin.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful for cool climate gardeners, April 30, 2004

By	"hallelujah" (Maple Grove, MN United States) - See all my reviews

Finally, after paging through piles of gardening guides, falling in love with flowers and then discovering they grow only in Zone 9-10, I came across this beautiful, handy book. Thoughtfully laid out, the book is an indispensible guide for those of us living in Zones 3-6. The authors are obviously well-versed in gardening in the upper Midwest and have put together this book with beautiful pictures and descriptions of the plants, as well as straight-forward thoughts on growing and maintaining the plants. The perfect book to study during the long cold winters and then take with to the nursery in the spring.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a 'must have'., March 16, 2005

By	Sammy (Cottage Grove, MN) - See all my reviews

I've never written a review before, but I really love this book. Any gardener in Minnesota should have this one. It's full of beautiful color pictures and all the information you need to create your own borders: the height, spread and when to expect the bloom. The information is straight to the point and easy to reference.