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In the Garden

Spring has sprung! Enjoy a sample of fresh-picked titles packed with expert advice, inspiration, and step-by-step instruction for gardeners and landscape enthusiasts at every level.

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  • What's That Weed?

    Know Your Weeds and Learn to Live With Them

    Barter, Guy,
    Barter covers forty commonly found weeds as well as some lesser-known varieties, lifting the lid on how weeds grow and how they affect your garden so you can make informed decisions about the plants you want and manage those you don't.
    Book, 2024New York : DK, 2024, ©2024. — 632. 5 BAR
  • Beginner Gardening

    Step by Step

    The basics. Eliminate the guesswork with simple, step-by-step instructions. The clear images of DK Guides are always so good for the visual learner.
    Book, 2024New York : DK Publishing, 2024, ©2024. — 635 BEG 2024
  • Dryland Gardening

    Plants That Survive and Thrive in Tough Conditions

    Bennett, Jennifer, 1947-
    Conditions are definitely tough on the dry, hail-prone foothills of the Rocky Mountains, but we'll keep trying, and books like this really help.
    Book, 2026Richmond Hill, Ontario : Firefly Books, 2026, ©2005. — 635. 9525 BEN
  • Garden

    Exploring the Horticultural World

    A big, beautiful collision of botanical science and cultural history presented as a large-scale art book. Takes readers across all continents and spans of time for a breathtaking walk in all gardens.
    Book, 2023London : Phaidon Press, 2023, ©2023. — 712. 609 GAR
  • Lawns

    Essential Know-how and Expert Advice for Gardening Success

    Hodge, Geoff,
    This has to be the most comprehensive, authoritative lawn care guidebook ever created, with details right down to preferred types of mower. Put an end to all your questions about grass!
    Book, 2024New York : DK Publishing, 2024, ©2024. — 635. 9647 HOD
  • Old Man's Garden

    the History and Lore of South Alberta Wildflowers

    Brown, Annora, 1899-1987,
    Dating back to 1954, this local history classic tells the story of Alberta's native plants and wildflowers with deep consideration of traditional Blackfoot knowledge through the lens of a local pioneer artist.
    Book, 2020[Calgary] : RMB, 2020, ©2020. — 581. 9712 BRO 2020
  • The Indoor Garden

    Expert Gardeners Share Advice for Growing Food at Home

    Melrose, Janet, 1954-
    In our short season climate we cherish any day that offers a chance to get out and dig the dirt around, but there are eight other months in the year to keep growing.
    Book, 2026Victoria, British Columbia : TouchWood Editions, 2026, ©2026. — 635. 048 MEL
  • The latest release in this highly trusted series created specifically for the prairie gardener. This tenth volume has answers to all questions herbal. There are nine others!
    Book, 2024Victoria, British Columbia : TouchWood, 2024, ©2024. — 635. 7 MEL
  • The Gardener's Mindset

    Connecting With Nature Through Plants

    Orr, Stephen, 1965-
    "Inspired by the great tradition of twentieth-century garden essay collections by writers such as Vita Sackville-West, Elizabeth Lawrence, and Henry Mitchell, Orr brings his musings and practical advice to gardeners everywhere, no matter their skill…
    Book, 2026New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2026, ©2026. — 635 ORR
  • Get the yardwork started with a ragtag group of spy gardeners who take up amateur sleuthing during the deadly serious preparation to win a prestigious Golden Trowel trophy. "A diverting, feel-good puzzler".
    Book, 2026New York, New York : Pegasus Crime, an imprint of Pegasus Books, Limited, ©2026. — MYSTERY RIC
  • Prairie Up

    An Introduction to Natural Garden Design

    Vogt, Benjamin,
    Ditch tidy landscaping for a wilder approach with this solid introduction to gardening with nature. Vogt suggests picking native plants, advises on creating a custom seed mix, and lays out what to expect on a year-by-year basis. A full-colour guide…
    Book, 2023[Urbana] : 3 Fields Books, an imprint of the University of Illinois Press, 2023. — 712. 0977 VOG
  • Gardenista

    the Low-impact Garden : a Guide to Creating Sustainable Outdoor Spaces

    Wilson, Kendra,
    For the higher end, pro-level horticulturalist. Or any wannabe masters looking to take design to an academic, world-saving level.
    Book, 2025New York : Artisan, 2025, ©2025. — 635 WIL