No matter where gardeners live or how much land they have, they can all grow some kind of fruit or berry. In this full-color Taylor's Guide, experts introduce readers to the best varieties, explain how to grow them, and show in words and photographs how fruits and berries can be incorporated into any garden.
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"Taylor's Guides are the best, most authoritative guides on the market." (Garden Design )
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Roger Holmes, the founding editor of Fine Gardening magazine, has edited several titles in the Taylor's Guide series.
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
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Don't judge a book by its cover!,
By K. D. Kelly (Johnstown, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Taylor's Guide to Fruits and Berries (Taylor's Gardening Guides) (Paperback)
Well, when the book first arrived, all I could think of were the types of books that were 'field guides to. . .' I actually considered sending it back as I thought it would be of little value--I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE MISTAKEN! While the book gives the appearance that it is pure textbook in style and format it was at least for me VERY informational, AND put together in a very readable format. There is an absolute wealth of technical information on berries and fruits but the book is also written so that even the most berry-less person (myself) can easily use the information. The book contains a great section on the care of berries and fruits with several chapters on pruning. It also lists the berries and fruits individually with a chapter devoted to each. The chapters all contain the same type of topics: overview, selection, care, disease, suggested cultivars for your zone, and anything unique about the cultivar. It is also very well photographed AND the illustrations are very helpful. I found it to be a valuable addition to my growing gardening library with a great deal of very practical advice!
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Wonderful book,
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This review is from: Taylor's Guide to Fruits and Berries (Taylor's Gardening Guides) (Paperback)
One of my favorite books ever (no kidding). I read it cover to cover without planning to, and I reread several chapters for information and to dream and escape. Lots of great information and photographs. Each chapter has me inspired and mulling over where I can sqeeze two of whatever-that-section-discussed into my landscape... I couldn't find a new one at a reasonable price, so I bought one used off Amazon. It came in great shape. I really like the sections at the end of each chapter that give characteristics about the recommended varieties, without the bias that you get in catalogs and garden centers. Newest edition I could find was 1996 (13yrs old), and I would gladly buy an updated edition with newer info on recommended cultivars.
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