Big Book of NW Perennials
933240
This book is "chock full" of large color photos inspirational for gardening "phantasies" or simple meditation.  The text within is  perfectly informative without being too lengthy.  This is a wonderful addition to any gardeners library.
565344
I purchased this book for my daughter to replace a borrowed copy.  She is trying to plant her back yard with native plants.  She thought this was an exceptional book.
4116017
This attractive handbook is a basic guide for beginning gardeners for selecting plants that will do well in the state. Plants are arranged alphabetically in sections of Annuals, Perennials, Trees & Shrubs, Roses, Vines & Groundcovers, Bulbs, Corms & Tubers, Herbs and Ferns & Ornamental Grasses. Each plant profile includes a nice color photo and minimal information on growing conditions, tips and  cultivar recommentations. An okay guide for the beginning gardener - if you are looking for in-depth information, you may want to look elsewhere.
3484592
THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING. GREAT PICTURES AND LOTS OF PLANT AND PLANTING INFORMATION. SUNSET PUB. HAS DONE IT AGAIN. I STILL HAVE MY OLD SUNSET WESTERN GARDEN BOOK AND IT'S MORE THAN 20 YRS OLD. IF YOU NEED TO ADD A BOOK TO YOUR LIBRARY, THIS IS THE ONE. - DAVID H./CALIF. DESIGNER
3748196
Love, love, love! I have notes and post-its all over this book. I've combed over it and through it many, many times and will do so many more. Great native plant guide for gardeners.
2698473
Being pretty new to perennials but having read many books I was having sort of a writers block when it came to WHAT to put in my new garden.

I knew all about HOW but with so many choices I was overwhelmed!

This book has a good number of templates to give you a jump start and many outstanding photos of combinations of flowers that work together. In fact this has some of the best photos I have ever seen in a garden book.

It also covers difficult situations like what works in Heavy Clay and wet sites an so forth.

My plan was a butterfly garden and they had the perfect template for a 12x8 garden.

Excellent book for beginners or people that are looking for new combinations!!  My fav book so far. (out of the 30 I have looked at).
2356976
This is an excellent resource!  Over 500 pages of information, nearly everything I have looked up, including unusual and hard-to-find perennials and annuals, has been in this book.  All plants are listed by their latin name, and Powell has included an easy index at the back of the book to look up the latin names under the common names.  It's a really handy volume- each listing includes: brief description w/ page reference for a photograph included near the back of the book; the type of plant (hardy perennial, etc.), zones, flowering season; directions for sowing both indoors and outdoors, germinating time and requirements; transplanting information; care; combination ideas; warnings if the plant is toxic; and my favorite - how to propagate (i.e. by division, cutting, seed collecting, etc.).  Also, any "tricks" for germination (like needing to soak seeds ahead of time), are also in the description.  For anyone growing from seed, this is an excellent resource - much handier and more complete than many out there.
2356498
Wonderful pictures. For the price, you can't beat the quality of this book. The information is given in short simple decriptions; you're not going to learn to be a master gardener reading this book. It is as if you  are peaking over a neighbor's fence and sharing ideas. If you like to save  seed catalogs because they are so pretty then you need this book.
3306670
This book is packed full of beautiful photography and many informative gems for the beginning gardener. I've had limited experience with being a greenthumb, predominantly growing up and puttering around in the family garden and at various times in my own thoughout the years.

I purchased this book because I live in apartments that have little to no space in which to cultivate a garden - and I prefer fresh produce as opposed to that you buy from the supermarket. I've also purchased some other books for additional input on my venture to have herbs, vegetables and fresh fruit.

There are a few ideas in here that I like and will be implementing in my tiny garden, I'll update my review should it all pan out. Good luck and happy gardening to all my fellow enthusiasts!
4227924
I love this book and anyone who is serious about plants would love it too.  It gets only 4 stars because this isn't the book I keep on my nightstand.  And, yes, I'm an avid gardener apt to plant the new and unusual.  However, if I really need to know something and find a picture of it, it is almost always here.  It's a great browsing book too.

I would keep it closer if it didn't take up my whole night stand and weigh a lot.

Also, if you don't know the botanical name for the plant you have to use the "Flora" translater, but that only translates from the common name to the botanical name and not both ways.  Very bothersome.

The book I do keep on my nightstand is "The American Horticultural Society of Plants and Flowers" which is primarily organized by plant uses.

I use them both for very different reasons and I'm glad I have them both.
3021670
This is a comprehensive book on trees and shrubs, complete with thousands of beautiful photographs of the trees described.  If you love trees, or if you are planning tree plantings on your property, this book will be a welcome addition to your library.
420026
I bought the book to learn what penstemons are in Idaho and wanted to have a plant key for identification in the field. This book seems to have both and with nice images of the plants. Only thing that would back it better is if it were spiral bound so that it was easier to keep open when working in the field.
4278206
This is a nice book with good info and pictures. The plant descriptions are helpful and the pictures are clear.
4393712
lovely photos and illustrations;  includes scientific and common names for plants; easy to understand descriptions
4439841
I love this book, it is useful, very nice paper, very pretty and it has everything a gardner would want. It is a thick book and I like it. Very helpful to me, but items are not listed by common name, but there are pictures that work just fine. And, I would buy again from this seller for the book arrived in perfect condition and on time.
746232
I really love this book. I've already found several plants in the creek bed and even in the lawn which are foragible.
2821793
The Stained Glass Garden Book is very informational.  Priced at a reasonable price on Amazon.