The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Perennials
The eighth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about those reliable, long-lasting plants you can count on: perennials.
From showy flowers like peonies, poppies, lilies, clematis, and lupine to edible favourites like asparagus, rhubarb, sunchokes, and fiddlehead ferns, perennials can bring beauty, biodiversity, and lasting value to your garden.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Choosing perennials that support biodiversity and attract pollinators and wildlife
• Understanding the differences between species, varieties, cultivars, and nativars
• Growing perennials successfully in containers
• Dividing established plants and managing enthusiastic re-seeders
• Protecting tender perennials through the winter
• Growing and caring for perennial vegetables
• Preventing and managing common pests and diseases
The final chapter features a perennial hall of fame, with prairie-friendly recommendations for colourful displays, native species, rock gardens, ground cover, fragrance, spring blooms, and plants that provide interest throughout the seasons.
Packed with practical prairie gardening advice, this guide will help you create a successful perennial garden while supporting biodiversity and providing healthy habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.
The Prairie Gardener's Go-To Guide for Perennials
The eighth book in the Guides for the Prairie Gardener series is all about those reliable, long-lasting plants you can count on: perennials.
From showy flowers like peonies, poppies, lilies, clematis, and lupine to edible favourites like asparagus, rhubarb, sunchokes, and fiddlehead ferns, perennials can bring beauty, biodiversity, and lasting value to your garden.
Sheryl and Janet share practical advice on:
• Choosing perennials that support biodiversity and attract pollinators and wildlife
• Understanding the differences between species, varieties, cultivars, and nativars
• Growing perennials successfully in containers
• Dividing established plants and managing enthusiastic re-seeders
• Protecting tender perennials through the winter
• Growing and caring for perennial vegetables
• Preventing and managing common pests and diseases
The final chapter features a perennial hall of fame, with prairie-friendly recommendations for colourful displays, native species, rock gardens, ground cover, fragrance, spring blooms, and plants that provide interest throughout the seasons.
Packed with practical prairie gardening advice, this guide will help you create a successful perennial garden while supporting biodiversity and providing healthy habitat for pollinators and wildlife.
About The Authors:
Janet Melrose is a lifelong gardener, garden educator, and consultant who advocates for Calgary's sustainable local food system. She holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Home Farm Horticultural Therapy Certificate, and is passionate about horticultural therapy and creating inclusive community programs. Janet is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates magazine and lives in Calgary, where she operates Calgary's Cottage Gardener.
Sheryl Normandeau is a lifelong gardener, freelance garden writer, and holder of both a Prairie Horticulture Certificate and a Sustainable Urban Agriculture Certificate. She has written hundreds of gardening articles and is a regular contributor to The Gardener for Canadian Climates, The Prairie Garden Annual, Herb Quarterly, and many other publications. She lives in Calgary.