Product Description

This book describes every type of regional flora--from seaside foliage and wildflowers to grassy meadows, shrubs, vines and aquatic gardens.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1053237 in Books
• Published on: 2004-02-16
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: 2.17 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 360 pages

Review
A handy manual for newcomers to Florida whether new homeowners or tourists. (National Garnden Clubs, Inc., (Www. Gardenclub.Org) )

Native Florida Plants by Haehle and Brookwell updates the list of native plant nuseries in addition to adding a number of new plant profiles not included in the 1999 edition. And it includes the family names of plants in an additional appendix, making the book useful as a text. Add to your Florida collection. (Georgia Tasker Miami Herald )

Native Florida Plants by Haehle and Brookwell updates the list of native plant nuseries in addition to adding a number of new plant profiles not included in the 1999 edition. And it includes the family names of plants in an additional appendix, making the book useful as a text. Add to your Florida collection. (Georgia Tasker Miami Herald )

As in the first edition, Brookwell's beautiful photography helps novices with plant identification and the easy-to-read format gives quick information on plant characteristics and growing conditions. (Charlyne Varkonyi Schaub South Florida Sun-Sentinel )

Haehle and Brookwell detail plants that are successful in the diverse climates throughout Florida. (Gainesville Sun )

Page after page of plant pictures and information making identification muche asier. (Florida Times-Union )

Whether you are interested in trees, shrubs, perennials, vines or aquatics, this book will help you choose a native plant for the task. Informative. (Becky Wern, Georgia Times-Union )

Page after page of plant pictures and information. (Wern, Becky Florida Times - Union )

Especially aimed at those who want to turn their outdoor space into a landscape for wildlife and native plants. (Talahassee Democrat )

"a good encyclopedia of Florida natives, with large detailed photographs...It's worth having on your shelf." (Harriet Howard Heithaus Naples Daily News )

About the Author
Robert G. Haehle is a horticulture consultant and gardening writer. He was the radio host of "Garden Line". He has written numerous columns and articles for Southern Living, South Florida Home & Garden, Florida Nuseryman, and many others. Joan Brookwell has worked for 10 years at the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale as the home and garden editor. She is currently a freelance writer and photographer living in Fort Lauderdale.

Robert G. Haehle is a horticulture consultant and gardening writer. He was the radio host of "Garden Line". He has written numerous columns and articles for Southern Living, South Florida Home & Garden, Florida Nuseryman, and many others. Joan Brookwell has worked for 10 years at the Sun-Sentinel in Fort Lauderdale as the home and garden editor. She is currently a freelance writer and photographer living in Fort Lauderdale.