By Mike Heger, Debbie Lonnee and John Whitman
University of Minnesota Press, 2011, $39.95 paperback
Ever want to plant something in your garden, but were unsure if it will grow in our northern climate? This book can help you answer that question for garden perennials. The authors are experienced gardening professionals from the Twin Cities. Over 50 groups of perennials and over 500 individual plants are featured, with information about preparing a planting site and complete care of the plant. Armed with this book, a gardener can make informed choices about the best perennials for their northern garden. —Shawn Perich