Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and fresh- looking 8th edition of the bible of Western gardening. With a new, easy-to-read design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings500 of them newits THE essential book for gardeners in the Western states. What plants to grow, how to nurture them, and where they do the very bestits all here. Youll also find updated information on the Western climate zones, 30 Plant Selection Guides, plus a Practical Guide to Gardening with basic advice on plant care and essential gardening techniques. New plant lists reflect current trends, such as Mediterranean gardening and easy-care plants for beginners. For more than 70 years, Sunset has been the source for no-nonsense gardening advice, easy-to-follow diagrams, and encyclopedic knowledge of plant varieties. In this edition, we introduce an exciting new feature: gardening tips from well-known plant experts throughout the West. The Western Garden Book has never been better!
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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
By S. Burton
Format:Paperback
This is a "best buy" for any western gardener. However if you have the previous edition, the changes are so minor (different photos, rewrites that are paraphases, little new material) that your money is better spent on another book. If you own an older copy without color illustrations, pass it on to a new gardener and treat yourself to the 8th edition!
78 of 88 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
If you have an old 2001 edition of this book do not give it up for a new one. For most gardeners the 2007 edition has a fatal flaw. Perhaps there is some other reason but I can only chalk up to horticultural elitism. Sunset decided it would be good to completely drop the plant index cross referencing common to botanical names. While this may have saved a few pages of print, it is a great injustice to an otherwise excellent reference book. Want to look up columbine, sunflower, foxglove? Forget it.
I have been gardening for 30 years and have numerous friends who visit my garden to enjoy its richness. Knowing the taxonomical nomenclature of my native columbine does not contribute to successful cultivation nor to its beauty. It will however allow you to look the plant up in the new, unimproved Western Garden book issue.
What were the Sunset editors thinking.....that they were going to force we gardeners into botanical literacy? No thanks, at 60, I would rather be gardening. If you still have a 2001 edition, keep the old beautiful dog eared copy. Do not waste your money on the 2007 edition which
I have been gardening for 30 years and have numerous friends who visit my garden to enjoy its richness. Knowing the taxonomical nomenclature of my native columbine does not contribute to successful cultivation nor to its beauty. It will however allow you to look the plant up in the new, unimproved Western Garden book issue.
What were the Sunset editors thinking.....that they were going to force we gardeners into botanical literacy? No thanks, at 60, I would rather be gardening. If you still have a 2001 edition, keep the old beautiful dog eared copy. Do not waste your money on the 2007 edition which
32 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By L. West
Format:Paperback
I've found that this latest edition is more difficult to use than earlier editions. The index is much shorter than earlier editions & the common names of many of the plants are not listed. Once you get used to the format in this edition it's still very useful. The photos & descriptions are always beautiful & very helpful. Plant diseases & pests are also organized in a different manner, but not in a good way--same problems as the index of plant names.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By T. Talbot
Format:Paperback
A very good edition, & I always look forward to Sunset's new edition, although I have noticed that even though they add quite a few new plants every edition, they also delete entrys. This new edition has far fewer Eucalyptus species listed, is the first thing I have observed. As a collector & grower of unusual & exotic plants, it seems necessary to collect all the editions they have printed. I also have one other precaution; the gardening zones are NOT the same as the USDA plant hardiness zones. People who fail to read the first section of the book, & just start looking up plants, could make some grave errors. I also personally feel that their zone system is probably the best there is for California, but leaves something to be desired for some other zones. There are many plants I grow which they do not list as able to grow in my zone of New Mexico. It would appear that the southern Rio Grande river is as cold in winter as Albuquerque, going strictly by their zones. If not for these little annoyances, I'd give the book 5 stars, & for those of you living in California, it is definitely THE book to have if you are anywhere near serious about growing plants for beauty, pleasure, or business.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By J. Ashford
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The information contained in the plant encyclopedia is more complete, and the color representations an improvement over the last edition, but the index for the volume is very meager, omitting individual plants' names. Why?
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By DS
Format:Paperback
I've read both the new and old (2001) versions of this book. The 2001 version has a much better index with common plant names. The new version doesn't have this index, so unless you know the Latin name, it's tough to find something. I'd recommend buying the 2001 version. You'll save money too.
21 of 26 people found the following review helpful
By C. L. Apollo
Format:Hardcover
One of the things that was most useful in the older editions of this book was the index of common names of plants which is missing in the new edition. Unless you know the Latin name of the plant you want to look up, there's no way to find it in the book.
31 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The old version of this book had 16 pages of index. This version of the book has only 3 pages of index.
Not happy.
Fred
Not happy.
Fred
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Important guide
If you have a yard in the western U.S., you probably should have a copy of this book. Which edition probably doesn't matter that much.
Published 20 days ago by Brian SLC
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful Gardening Book
I love my new Western Garden Edition 8. Beautiful pictures, and ellaborate detail of thousands of plants, trees, etc. Only wish it was hard cover book. Read more
Published 1 month ago by marcie voorhees
5.0 out of 5 stars
Using two together as one...
I love this book! I will admit though, the older versions are better for some things. This most recent edition has some amazing photography and the index is much more extensive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Daisy123
5.0 out of 5 stars
If its a flower in a garden…
Then its in this book! I can hardly believe how many different plants they have in here. It is really handy and fun! Highly recommend!
Published 3 months ago by Daniel H
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book!
Anyone who wants a reference guide for gardening, here it is. This book has most of the plants we have here in the Southwest.
Published 4 months ago by P. J. COOPER
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great gift
It's doing what's it is made for, and I like it's compact size. Hope it soaks up moisture like a sponge.
Published 5 months ago by Jerome Klein
1.0 out of 5 stars
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wrong book, this was not the recent issue of Western Garden. wrong book, this was not the recent issue of Western Garden.
Published 5 months ago by Richard R. Moyle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Only book you need
I had a very old edition and loved it. Used it to death. Thought I'd check this one and I just expected a prettied up version. Not so. It's hugely improved. Read more
Published 7 months ago by KENNA HOYSER
4.0 out of 5 stars
Western Garden Book.
Bought this book as a used one and other than a few notes on the cover it was just like new. Great reference book. Use it all the time
Published 7 months ago by Jim Ringstad
4.0 out of 5 stars
Go-To Reference Book
This Western Garden book is a great reference for serious gardeners and horticulturists. It is well organized and user friendly. Read more
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