Top 10 Books for Growing Your Own Garden
Month-by-Month Gardening in Ohio: What to Do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year
by Denny McKeown

Never garden alone! The Month-By-Month series is the perfect companion to take the guesswork out of gardening. With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. Written by authors in your state, the information is tailored to the issues that affect your garden the most.
Best Garden Plants for Ohio
by Debra Knapke

This handy omnibus guide by Ohio's Garden Sage Debra Knapke and veteran garden writer Alison Beck is packed with over 300 of the best plant varieties you'll want for your garden: annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, climbers, roses, bulbs and herbs. 
The Vegetable Gardener's Bible: Discover Ed's High-Yield W-O-R-D System for all North American Gardening Regions
by Edward C. Smith

A fully updated 10th-anniversary edition covers more vegetables, fruits and herbs than the first edition and includes full-color photos, extended-season growing advice, sections on organic gardening and solutions for small-space gardening. 
Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening: The Indispensable Green Resource for Every Gardener
by Fern Marshall Bradley

Rodale's Ultimate Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening has been the go-to resource for gardeners for more than 50 years, and the best tool novices can buy to start applying organic methods to their fruit and vegetable crops, herbs, trees and shrubs, perennials, annuals, and lawns. This thoroughly revised and updated version highlights new organic pest controls, new fertilizer products, improved gardening techniques, the latest organic soil practices, and new trends in garden design.
The Flower Gardener's Bible: Time-Tested Techniques, Creative Designs, and Perfect Plants for Colorful Gardens
by Lewis Hill

Lush full-color photograph and illustrations complement this complete, authoritative gardening handbook that covers every aspect of growing a wide array of perennials, annuals, bulbs, wildflowers, and other flowering plants, explaining how to select the right varieties for individual climates and designs, describing various themed gardens, and providing an illustrated reference to more than four hundred species.
The Well-Tended Perennial Garden: The Essential Guide to Planting and Pruning Techniques
by Tracy DiSabato-Aust

An award-winning designer and renowned horticulturalist presents a revised third edition of her popular, frequently consulted gardening book that provides information on the essentials of perennial care with an increased focus on native plants, new species and cultivars.
The Complete Gardener's Guide: The One-Stop Guide to Plan, Sow, Plant, and Grow Your Garden
by Dorling Kindersley Limited

A one-stop treasure trove from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) that covers every aspect of gardening, from planning and planting to growing and care.
The Week-By-Week Vegetable Gardener's Handbook: Perfectly Timed Gardening for Your Most Bountiful Harvest Ever
by Ron Kujawski

Suitable for all gardening zones, a handy guide offers easy instructions for setting up a personalized week-by-week vegetable-gardening schedule based on one's last frost date. 
The Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control: A Complete Guide to Maintaining a Healthy Garden and Yard the Earth-Friendly Way
by Fern Marshall Bradley

A guide to the latest science-based advice for battling garden problems the organic way includes an examination of 200 popular plants, an insect and disease encyclopedia with all-new photos and the most up-to-date organic control techniques and products. 
National Wildlife Federation®: Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife
by David Mizejewski

Shows homeowners how to fill their yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature by gardening with native species that attract birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.
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