Reference Books Design * The Inward Garden Julie Moir Messervy   - helps you to express your dreams and wishes in the garden * The Small Garden John Brooks   - a very thorough introduction to the subject - any book from this author is excellent * any book from this English author is excellent Beth Chatto * any book from this English author is excellent Christopher Lloyd * any book from this English author is excellent Gertrude Jeckyll * The Homeowner's Complete Outdoor Building Book John Burton Brimer   - helps you imagine and/or build garden features

Plantmanship * The Principles of Gardening Hugh Johnson   - essential core information text * The Complete Book Of Gardening Michael Wright(ed)   - another well rounded information source * Creative Home Landscaping Ortho Books   - plants in the landscape and plant care   Plants * Gardening with Trees and Shrubs Trevor Cole   - full of information about plant characteristics and requirements * Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs Michael Dirr   - full of information about plant characteristics and requirements * Perennials for American Gardens Ruth Rogers Clausen Nicolas H. Ekstrom   - full of information about plant characteristics and requirements * The Color Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses Rick Darke * The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses John Greenlee   Garden Visits (Emulation is a very important learning tool.) * The Good Garden Guide: Ontario's Outstanding Gardens Patricia Singer * Complete Guide to North American Gardens:The NorthEast William C. Mulligan