Now you can take the best of sunset with you to the garden center, nursery and your yard. The climate zones are far more useful than those issued by the usda, the plant lists are helpful, and the plant descriptions and information about growing the plants are very good. For generations of westerners, the sunset western garden book has been the goto guide for all things plant related. The new sunset western garden book now available on ios. The western garden book contains information and maps on its climate zones. These new offerings feature 2000 of the wests most. A to z plant encyclopedia lists some 8,000 plants that thrive in the west, including more than 500 new ones. The western sunset garden book is my favorite most well worn gardening. Plant finder find the perfect plants for your garden, patio. The climate zones are far more useful than those issued by the usda, the plant lists. Sunset magazines unparalleled reference guide for western.
Sunset western garden book only 1 left in stock order soon. Describes several thousand plants that can be grown in twentyfour specific climates, from idaho, utah, and arizona to the pacific beaches, and tells how to care for them. Its status in the west is such that i owned three copies by the end of. There is a pretty useful plant finder online, but some plants are. This completely revised edition of the western garden book includes more than 2,000 new plant entries, all new fourcolor plant illustrations, improved climate zone information for the western. Enter search terms and or select checkboxes that meet your search criteria and click search plants to get your results. If youre not sure which plant will meet your needs, use our plant finder filters or call us at 8009259387 for friendly gardening advice.
Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work best in your. The last section of the new sunset western garden book is a practical guide. The new sunset western garden book a must for western. I also recommend its companion book, the sunset western garden problem solver, for diagnosing plant diseases and identifying beneficial as well as damaging creatures. Sunset magazine and plant development services to introduce. Besides having descriptions for zillions of plants over 8,000 keyed to climate zones, there are lists for everything. These new offerings feature 2000 of the wests most popular plants, including new entries that are searchable by zip code, sunset climate zone, plant type, sun and water requirements, height, spread, problem solving.
Microclimates are important not only to gardeners, but also to vintners, since microclimates can have a profound effect on grapes and wine. Sunset western garden book mountain valley growers. New plants, techniques, materials, and lifestyles are constantly broadening the. The new sunset western garden book goes digital apartment. If you live in the eastern states the usda hardiness map will work.
The usda plant hardiness map divides north america into 11 hardiness zones. A new version is out this month, now dubbed the new sunset western garden. A map of all of the zones will come up and you can click on it to enlarge the regions if desired. Though the greatest diversity of arctostaphylos species occurs in californias chaparral country, nine or more species are native to washington and oregon. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate all plant entriesfor the first time ever inthe westerngarden book. Sunset s western garden book can tell you everything youll ever need to know about plants. This new edition of the western garden book includes a fresh new look, thousands of color photographs, colorful illustrations, and an easytofollow format. More than 8,000 plant listings, 500 new, keyed to climate zones. Their garden encyclopedia was first published more than 4 decades ago. Theres a companion online plant finder that lists plants as you browse by color, height, spread and special needs. A new plant finder section helps you choose plants for their gardens problem areas or for special effects. But the new ninth edition entirely revised and redesigned, and filled with. The exclusive plants offered by high country gardens have taken years to develop and perfect.
Sunset western garden zones by zip code statacsweet. Jun 28, 1986 gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and freshlooking 8th edition of the bible of western gardening. Were thrilled to be delivering plant finderjust in time for spring, said katie tamony. You can get the free mobile edition of this books plant finder on your smartphone. Sunset western garden book ninth edition sunset youtube. Plant finder look up, view a photo and read about the over 7,500 plants which are growing or have been grown in the kemper center display gardens plus selected additions by scientific name, common name andor selected plant characteristics. In using the web site, go to the plant finder site, and click on find my sunset climate zone.
Gardeners throughout the region will be welcoming a thoroughly updated and freshlooking 8th edition of the bible of western gardening. I refer frequently to this book when considering new plant purchases for my garden. Sunset magazine has created a climatic zone for the western united states that is more useful than the usda plant hardiness zones. Jan 26, 2012 for generations of westerners, the sunset western garden book has been the goto guide for all things plant related. Feb 07, 2012 a new plant finder section helps you choose plants for their garden s problem areas or for special effects.
Plant finder look up, view a photo and read about the over 7,500 plants which are growing or have been grown in the kemper center display gardens plus selected additions by scientific name, common. A to z plant encyclopedia lists some 8,000 plants that thrive in the west, including. The newest sunset western garden book is an indispensable reference for. Best flowers and plants for your garden sunset magazine. Sunset western garden book is updated every few years. Besides having descriptions for zillions of plants over 8,000 keyed to. With a new, easytoread design, more plant photography, larger illustrations, and more than 8,000 plant listings500 of them newits the essential book for gardeners in the western states. Go to the sunset website, the book sunset national garden book, or sunset western garden book. Sunset the authority on western gardening for over 50 years more than 6,000 plant listings keyed to 24 western climate zonessunsets own western climate maps updated and in full color2,500 color photos, illustrations, charts, and diagramsover 50,000 plant facts, explaining. Its status in the west is such that i owned three copies by the end of my first year.
From the editors of sunset the wests most trusted source of gardening information for over 80 years comes the 9th edition of the everpopular western garden book. Were thrilled to be delivering plant finder just in time for spring, said katie tamony, sunset s editorinchief. New sunset western garden book 9th edition in the books. Gardenality is a gardeningcentric site made by gardeners for gardeners with tools that enhance any gardening for the expert to the weekend gardener. Sunset has been the consistent goto book about gardening for decades, and ive always had at least one. Nestled in one of las most stunning neighborhoods, our community is conveniently positioned to provide you with all that the vibrant city has to offer. Mar 31, 2009 fans of the sunset western garden book requested that we put their favorite garden book online. This completely revised edition of the western garden book includes more than 2,000 new plant entries, all new fourcolor plant illustrations, improved climate zone information for the western states and new maps for alaska, hawaii, and southwest canada. Tomorrows garden the wests climate zones plant finder the wests best plants, a to z gardening, start to finish demystifying plant names pronunciation guide. Sunset western garden collection sunset western garden collection another horticultural innovation from plant development services inc. Gorgeous color photographs illustrate all plant entriesfor the first time ever in the western garden book. Plant finder gardening solutions high country gardens. Weve added a camera icon on the bottom of the pages, pointing you to corresponding videos on our website. Variegated leaves are trending bigtime, and houseplant lovers are geeking out on them, hard.
Published this year, it features climate zones so you can determine which flowers work best in your growing zone. Browse images sunset barrington gardens apartment homes. Aug 11, 2018 sunset has also relaunched an updated version of its popular online plant finder database, along with a companion mobile app. Its a bit pricey compared to most apps, but with 1 gb of content, the book is packed full of tried and true tips. Sunset has been writing about the west for over 100 years. Sunsets climate zones, created to improve on the u. The last two sections of the western garden book are public and historic gardens and the. Well be giving away six copies of the the new sunset western garden book tomorrow. A to z plant encyclopedia lists some 8,000 plants that thrive in the west, including more than. The sunset western garden book was one of the first gardening books we picked up. Information on weeds, gardening to attract wildlife and drip systems are included in this section. The newest sunset western garden book is an indispensable reference for every gardener from the rockies to the pacific and from san diego to alaska. If you live in the western states your best bet is the sunset climate zones.
Nestled in one of las most stunning neighborhoods, our. So i asked kathleen brenzel, garden editor for menlo parkbased sunset magazine and editor of the book, to walk us through the changes in the 768page guide for. The sunset western garden book was one of the first gardening books we picked up when we bought our house back in 1998. The new edition has some sweet bonuses you cant be without. Its a bit pricey compared to most apps, but with 1 gb of content, the book is packed full of tried and true.
Of 24 climate zones defined in the sunset western garden book and the 20 zones defined by the united states department of agriculture usda, california has 20 and 16, respectively. New branded plant collection is unlike any other in the western united states. And the plant lists are still extremely valuable when planning a new garden or remodeling an old one. New sunset western garden book 9th edition 9780376039217. Some of the navigation is a bit of a task to figure out at first perhaps with the somewhat convoluted inkling publishing platforms ui to blame, but once you figure out the lay of the digital.
Usda zone 7b one of the most popular and consistently grown manzanitas in the northwest, this cultivar shows excellent garden tolerance and cold hardiness. The editors of sunset the wests most trusted source of gardening information for more than 80 yearshave completely redesigned and updated the western garden. Sunset western garden collection another horticultural innovation from plant development services inc. Use our plant finder to find the right perennials, roses, shrubs, trees and many more for your needs. Small, whitetinted, pink flowers appear profusely in march. The sunset climate zones take into account idahos latitude. Western garden book and the relaunch of our popular online plant finder. A new plant finder section helps you choose plants for their garden s problem areas or for special effects. Gardening zones and climate zones landscaping network. Last, but not least are interactive images, like the very useful climate zone map, thatll help you plant the right mix of plants in your garden. We hope plant finder will become as indispensable as a good shovel and trowel. The sunset western garden book creates climate zones based on many more factors that simply temperatures like the usda. Theres even an app that allows you to access sunsets plant finder from a mobile phone.
One of their best known books is the sunset western garden book, a compendium of plants suited for the various climatic zones and microclimates of the western united states, and gardening guidelines for. Sunset the authority on western gardening for over 50 years more than 6,000 plant listings keyed to 24 western climate zonessunsets own western climate maps updated and in full. Welcome to sunset barrington gardens apartment homes. With it, you can access more than 2,000 plants and search by plant name, zip code, climate zone, sun and. Jun 05, 2018 sunset has been the consistent goto book about gardening for decades, and ive always had at least one. Great home and garden design ideas, from decorating and diy projects to landscaping and edible. Putting the right plant in the right place ucce master gardeners. You get the free mobile edition of the plant finder for your smartphone.
Mar 22, 2012 16 years ago, when i took my first horticulture class, the sunset western garden book was the very first book i bought. The latest edition, the 8th, was published in february 2007. Arctostaphylos densiflora howard mcminn sunset zones 624. At high country gardens we carefully select our plant offerings for hardiness, easeofcare and beauty. Find the perfect plants for your garden, patio or containers. Sunset has also relaunched an updated version of its popular online plant finder database, along with a companion mobile app. Plant finder find the perfect plants for your garden. Sunset western garden book, edited by kathleen norris brenzel, 2007. With it, you can access more than 2,000 plants and search by plant name, zip code, climate zone, sun and water requirements, and type. One of their best known books is the sunset western garden book, a compendium of plants suited for the various climatic zones and microclimates of the western united states, and gardening guidelines for the region. Fans of the sunset western garden book requested that we put their favorite garden book online. There is a digital component to the new sunset western garden book.