Recommended Gardening Books

The following books can be found on the following sites:

Books on Sunflowers

Title: The Sunflower Author: Charles Heiser Jr. Publisher:  University of Oklahoma Press First Published: 1976 ISBN:  N/A Description: This is the bible of sunflowers!  A lot of what I know came from this book. It's no longer in print, but you can find it used.  If you only buy one sunflower book, then this is the one.

Title: The Ultimate Sunflower Book Author: Lucy Peel Publisher: Harper Collins, USA First Published: 1997 ISBN: 0-06-270212-2 (hardcover) Description: Contains information on gardening, cooking, flower arranging, craft, history, and variety lists.  Lots of great pictures!

Title: Secrets of Giant Sunflowers Author: Bernard Lavery Publisher: Harper Collins, UK First Published: 1996 (out of print - must buy used) ISBN: 0-00-412-998-9 (hardcover) Description: Tips on growing giant sunflowers from the holder of 15 horticultural world records.

Books on Soil

Title: Rodale's Successful Organic Gardening: Improving the Soil Author: Erin Hynes Publisher: Rodale Press, USA First Published: 1994 ISBN: 0-87596-617-9 (hardcover)        0-87956-618-7 (paperback) Description: Tips on preparing and maintaining your planting site.

Books on Seed Starting

Title: Rosdale's Successful Organic Gardening: Improving the Soil Author: Nancy Bubel Publisher: Rodale Press, USA First Published: 1988 ISBN: 0-87857-747-5 (hardcover)        0-87857-752-1 (paperback) Description: Everything you ever wanted to know about seeds.

Books on Pests & Diseases

Title: Rosdale's Complete Garden Problem Solver Author: Delilah Smittle Publisher: Rodale Press, USA First Published: 1997 ISBN: 0-87596-774-4 (hardcover) Description: Garden pest & disease control.

Books on Growing Giant Plants

Title: How to Grow Giant Vegetables Author: Bernard Lavery Publisher: Harper Collins, UK First Published: 1995 ISBN: 0-06-095191-5 (paperback) Description: Growing techniques for world record variety plants.

Books on General Gardening

Title: How to Grow vegetables & fruits by the Organic Method Author: J.I. Rodale Publisher: Rodale Press, USA First Published: 1961 ISBN: 0-87596-842-2 (renewed 1999)        0-87956-866-9 (previous) Description: Old, but good!  One of the most comprehensive guides to gardening.