Steve Whysall has been a regular garden writer for the Vancouver Sun for 15 years. “Best Plant Picks” selects trees, shrubs, perennials, bulbs, and ferns from his more recent columns and organizes them in a gardening calendar, including tips on monthly chores and seasonal highlights. While not a major departure for the author’s earlier books, there are some interesting juxtapositions here. A good choice for a new gardener who is willing to experiment.
Excerpted from the Fall 2008 Arboretum Bulletin.