Books for Country Living • Spring 2008 - Workman Publishing

16 New Releases • august Give tender perennialsyear-round lifewith simple, effectiveoverwintering techniques Save time andmoney each springreplanting winterprotectedflowers Simple techniquesprotect tender plantsin any climate Full-color photographshighlightthe plants’ appeal— indoors and out For all North Americanhardiness zones National publicityPROMOTIONAL PARTNERThe Perennial Gardener'sDesign PrimerISBN: 978-1-58017-543-2No. 67543 (see page 31)Bulbs in theBasement,Geraniums onthe WindowsillFull-color; photographs andillustrations throughout160 pages; 7Paper:$17.95 US / $19.95 CANISBN: 978-1-60342-042-6No. 62042August 2008Bulbs in theBasement,Geraniums onthe WindowsillAlice & Brian McGowanT cooler-zone gardenersare discovering that with a little wintertimeTLC, plants that have long been considered“annuals” can thrive for many years. Theseplants — including geraniums, gladioli, dahlias,begonias, rosemary, lavender, and even impatiens— aren’t annuals at all. Rather, they aretender perennials. Not hardy enough to survivewinter on their own, they can be moved indoorsduring the cold months, and then returned tothe garden in spring. Many are even more beautifulin their second and third years!Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsillby Alice McGowan and Brian McGowan,is the first comprehensive resource on thecare and maintenance of tender plants. In thiszone-defying guide, readers will find simpletechniques for overwintering, followed by 160detailed plant profiles. Profiles include individulaizedadvice for overwintering and indoor care.The growing advice is clear and time tested; theauthors themselves spent decades introducingAlice & Brian McGowan operatedBlue Meadow Farm in Montague,Massachusetts, for eighteen years.Over that period of time, their nurserybecame well known throughoutthe region for its wide selection ofunusual annual, perennial, and tenderperennial plants.and nurturing tender plants at the renownedBlue Meadow Farm Nursery in Montague, Massachusetts.From familiar snapdragons to the more exoticbush morning glory (a woody vine whose fragrantwhite blooms will cheer any indoor setting in latewinter), tender perennials are appealing to a wideand diverse audience — perennial pros looking toexpand their plant palettes, container gardenershoping to create a more colorful indoor landscapeduring the cold months, and thrifty gardeners ofall skill levels. Both inspirational and practical,Bulbs in the Basement, Geraniums on the Windowsillwill revolutionize perennial gardening, allowingenthusiastic growers in any location to enjoytheir favorite plants year after year.