Florida Gardener's Guide

This book helped me identify many plants growing in my backyard in Florida. It's a very nicely organized book with great pictures.

Having always loved gardening, but having only lived in Miami for a short time - I am unfamiliar with tropical gardening. It is completely different than gardening in Indiana! This book is wonderful - I have read Georgia Tasker's column in the Miami Herald with interest and now to have discovered this book! Super!

Ok! I've been in Florida since I was 4 years old... 34 years. My Mom started me loving plants & gardening. I have never read a book on Florida gardening like this book & I've been around a lot of plant books. Everything wonderful that I want to grow in Florida is featured in this book & the pictures are the best. Each plant is featured on its own page & at the bottom of the page the author gives his opinion on his personal favorite selection. I can't believe how many new plants I have been turned on to by reading this book, like the Kaffir Lily (Clivia), which I now own 3! Absolutely beautiful plant! The book also has several references to Florida native plants & plants that are in keeping with a the old Florida look, which I'm especially fond of. Not every book on Florida plants is going to have every little thing, but if you're looking for the best of everything, an interesting yet easy read, stop right here... You just found it!

I am a new homeowner, and I have bought several books on the ins and outs of gardening. This book is the best. If offers simple to read pages on different types of plants to be used in Florida. I consider this my "garden bible." I realize that it is not in-depth, but it certainly highlights the basic information on what type of plant, where to plant, and what to feed it. I have purchased most of my plants for my landscape based on recommendations from this book. I have been more than pleased with the results. If there is a book you need to help you design your home landscape, this is definately the place to start!

This is absolutely the best book ever for getting plant identifications. If you garden in Florida, this is a 'must have' book for reference.