Daffodils and cherry blossoms reassure us that warmer weather is on the way, and for many of you, your fancy turns to thoughts of greenery and planting. (Full disclosure: not mine, though. I’m afraid of spiders.)
Whether your space is as small as a kitchen windowsill, or extends to several acres, you can find a gardening book tailored to your needs. Recent trends emphasize attracting pollinators, growing your own food, and ecological or sustainable gardening. Listed here are recent titles you can pick up at the library.
Eco-gardening: refers to a sustainable approach which includes organic methods, water conservation and reducing garden waste.
Essential Guide to Ecological Gardening
The Regenerative Gardener's Handbook
Pollinators/native plants: using natives and attracting pollinators maintains the health of ecosystems and supports biodiversity, making systems more resilient.
Native Plant Gardening for Birds, Bees & Butterflies
Growing food: from container gardens to large plots, and includes growing the right crops for your area.
Planning/Small spaces: these books help you plot out your time and space.
The Money-saving Gardener Containers
The Container Garden Recipe Book
Flowers: plant something beautiful to make your space into your sanctuary.
Generally, gardening books can be found in the 635 area, and we also have e-books and books for kids. Come dig for some at the library!
-Beth Wood is a senior collection development librarian for Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries. Email her at readingforfun@fvrl.org.
New at the Library
This is just a small sampling of the many new titles added each week to the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District collection. Visit the district’s 15 locations, our website at www.fvrl.org, or call (360) 906-5000 to reserve titles or find additional listings.
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