Taming Wildflowers

By Miriam Goldberger,

Book cover of Taming Wildflowers: Bringing the Beauty and Splendor of Nature's Blooms Into Your Own Backyard

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The Garden Writers Association has recognized Taming Wildflowers with a Silver Award of Achievement Wildflowers are the jewels of spring and summer everywhere. Families drive miles to witness their beauty in wild landscapes. Now, gardeners are discovering that they can easily and successfully cultivate these hardy native wonders right at…

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1 author picked Taming Wildflowers as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cut flower varieties have come to us from all over the world, yet many of the best are North American natives. Recent research (especially the books by Doug Tallamy) has shown the importance of growing native plants to support pollinators and birds. We should all commit to growing more native plants in our gardens, and Taming Wildflowers will lead the way. Miriam has produced an exquisite little book about growing native flowers in the landscape and using them in design work, especially wildflower weddings. You can find a list of plants native to your area on National Audubon Society’s Plants…

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