Gardening, both flower and vegetable gardening, is one of Northeast Ohioans' favorite activities. Learn more about flowers, vegetables, lawn care, and gardening tips in these top regional gardening books.
The Gardening Book for Ohio by Denny McKeown (2004)
This comprehensive text is a must-have for any Ohio gardener. It tells the what, where, and why of gardening and landscaping in the Buckeye State. Soft cover; 272 pages.
Best Garden Plants for Ohio by Debra Knapke and Allison Beck (2006)
A great new Ohio gardening resource. Professional horticulture instructor, Debra Knapke and life-long Ohio gardener, Allison Beck combine forces to present 300 of the best plants for the Ohio climate and soil conditions. Hardcover 172 pages.
The Perfect Ohio Lawn by Melinda Myers (2003)
The perfect lawn is most every Midwesterner's dream. Learn how to keep your lawn perfect -- green and weed-free with this 160-page paperback guide, filled with useful lawn maintenance tips.
Tree and Shrub Gardening in Ohio by Fred Hower and Alison Beck (2004)
Trees and Shrubs are essential to any well-balanced landscape. Learn which plants are best-suited for Ohio's soil and climate in this guide from regional gardening experts, Fred Howe and Alison Beck. 352 pages. Softcover.
Annuals for Ohio by Debra Knapke (2003)
Another great addition to Debra Knapke's series on Ohio gardening. This one's on annuals -- marigolds, impatiens, petunias, and lots more. Softcover. 304 pages.
Creating a Perennial Garden in the Midwest by Joan Severa (1999)
A perfect perennial garden blooms from early spring to late fall and grows fuller and more beautiful each year. Learn how to achieve this garden ideal with this useful tome by Joan Severa. Softcover. 184 pages.
Rodale's All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening (1993)
A must-have for any gardener, this classic tome, edited by Fern Marshall Bradley and Barbara Ellis, gives you all you need to know to create and maintain a healthy and beautiful organic garden. 702 pages. softcover.
From Vines to Wines (1999)
The complete step-by-step guide to growing your own grapes and making your own wine, by Jeff Cox, is an interesting read whether or not you decide to make wine. It offers great advice and gives the reader a new appreciation for Ohio's winemakers. Softcover. Storey Publishing. 256 pages.
My Ohio Garden: A Gardener's Journal (2001)
A must-have for any Ohio gardener, this handy journal outlines monthly garden tasks, frost dates, and has lots of space for notes, garden plans, and next year's garden wish list. A garden journal is a great way to remember from year to year when plants bloomed and where bulbs are located, among other things. This one, by Denny McKeown, is beautifully illustrated and spiral-bound for easy use. 128 pages. Cool Spring Press.
