The Wild Gardener

Download or read book The Wild Gardener written by Peter Loewer and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected as one of the 75 Great Garden Books by the American Horticultural Society Winner of the Garden Writers of America Art of Communication Award, 1991 In this modern classic of gardening, noted author and artist Peter Loewer explores native American plants for the wild garden, whether it's a green sanctuary in the midst of a concrete landscape or a natural area on the edge of virgin forest. The book includes reliable information on cultivating and propagating the best wildflowers and shrubs and offers curious folklore and historical footnotes on wild flora and fauna.