Beth Wooden is the senior assortment growth librarian for the Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. E-mail her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
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Hopefully, we’ve moved from the snowy a part of winter to the wet half, and spring is on the horizon. The Pacific Northwest boasts some superb gardens, lots of that are only a quick drive away. In Portland, now we have the Portland Japanese Backyard and the Lan Su Chinese language Gardens, in addition to the Worldwide Rose Take a look at Backyard, the Hoyt Arboretum and Crystal Springs Rhododendron Gardens. Verify the web sites of those lovely gardens for admission prices and open hours. Multnomah County Libraries and FVRLibraries each supply visitor passes to a few of these sights, to order and take a look at along with your library card.
Should you simply wish to have a look at lovely gardens, feast your eyes on these:
“Gardenlust: A Botanical Tour of the World’s Best New Gardens” by Christopher Woods (2018)
“Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest” by Brian D. Coleman (2021)
Should you’re itching to get outdoors and dig into your individual backyard, I will help with planning. (However not digging. Sorry. Knees, you recognize.) Under are a number of quick lists of gardening books for various pursuits.
Native vegetation and pollinators
“The Ultimate Wildlife Habitat Garden: Attract and Support Birds, Bees and Butterflies” by Stacy Tornio (2024)
“Bird-Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape” by Jen McGuinness (2024)
“How to Attract Wildlife to Your Garden” by Dan Rouse (2023)
“Gardening with Native Plants of the Pacific Northwest” by Arthur R. Kruckeberg (2019, third version)
Gardening for small areas
“Small Gardens: Essential Know-How and Expert Advice for Gardening Success” by Zia Allaway (2023)