This is the basic book on biointensive gardening. Jeavons developed the method that builds soil and creates very productive gardens in relatively small spaces. You can grow enough food for your family in a small garden using these techniques. This is the 5th edition with the very latest information and includes lots of drawings, illustrations, charts and valuable tips.

(*than you ever thought possible on less land than you can imagine)
$17

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    This is the basic book you need to grow roses in hot climates. Written by a Texas rosarian, the book includes growing tips, help in selecting varieties, and best of all a thorough listing of roses (with good photographs) that will survive and thrive in our hot summers. She also includes recipes for using roses and rose hips, directions for maintaining your rose garden, and lots of other good information. A limited number of autographed copies are available - first come, first served.
$21

    If you're wondering if that plant you saw will thrive in your garden, look here. If you need a plant for a specific spot, look here. If you wonder what an elaeagnus looks like, look here! This is a great listing of plants that will do well in Texas gardens, including imports and natives. Good photographs and good descriptions make it easy to use and very handy.
$20

    Two pioneers of the Texas organic gardening movement have joined forces (and photos) to put together this complete and entertaining book about Texas bugs. Subtitled "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly," the book contains photos and information about all the critters you're likely to encounter in your garden. They tell how to control the bad ones and how to encourage the good ones. You need this book!
$25

 Texas Organic Vegetable Gardening
by Malcolm Beck and Howard Garrett

    If you want to grow vegetables in Texas, this is the book you need. The authors examine each veggie and describe how to get the best crop. They also talk about how to create a really flourishing organic vegetable garden, complete with beneficial insects and rich soil. Includes the Basic Organic Program from Howard Garrett.
$22

    Madalene and Gwen are the Herb Mavens of Texas - everybody knows that! But did you know that they will tell you their secrets in this book? This is the real scoop on which herbs grow where in Texas. If you're starting an herb garden or already have one going, you'll benefit from this good information. They even throw in a section of recipes. This belongs on every Texas herb grower's shelf.
$25

    If you're tired of watering your petunias every day and still watching them die in the heat, it's time to try natives. This listing of native Texas plants, complete with color photographs, will be very helpful in picking just the right native for your garden spot. Trees, shrubs, and ornamentals are all included and you'll be surprised at the beautiful garden choices to be found among native plants.
$25

    Whether you want a cottage garden or a rock garden, you'll find the information you need here. Julie Ryan knows Texas gardening and she shares that information generously. The book includes garden designs and plans, an extensive listing (with photos) of perennial plants that thrive in Texas, plus charts that make selecting easy. $28

Mother Nature's Herbal
by Judy Griffin, Ph.D.

    Is a mixtyure of mythology, plant lore, medicinal and culinary recipes woven into a global tapestry of cultures past and present. A delightful book to read and use. You'll dip into it again and again.
$20

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