Update: Congratulations to Jessica for winning! Thank you to all who entered.
I’m excited to announce that we are offering a chance to win a copy of Waterwise Plants for Sustainable Gardens by Lauren Springer Ogden and Scott Ogden! Simply comment on this post to enter.
This practical and inspiring guide includes all kinds of plants — from trees to succulents, from perennials to bulbs — selected for their wide adaptability and ornamental value. And whereas most books on drought-tolerant plants focus on southwestern, high desert, or Mediterranean climates, the Ogdens cover both humid and arid parts of zones 4 to 10 and offer choices for gardens from coast to coast.
Each of the 200 entries states where the plant is best adapted, along with its light needs, soil preference, and mature size. Well over 100 related waterwise plants are also mentioned, expanding your options even further. What’s more, the authors tell why each plant deserves to be in gardens and suggest creative design ideas and good companion plants.
Fine print: No purchase necessary. One winner will be chosen at random. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada, 18 years or older, as of 12/13/2011. Entries must be received by 5 p.m. Pacific Time on 12/16/2011. Void where prohibited.
Apricot: this is a small tree with delicate pink flowers, attractive to bees.
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need it!
Yep, I live in the high desert, so I need this book.
This book sounds like it could help me pick the right plant the first.
I’d love to win a copy! Big fan of the Ogdens.
Hopefully the contest is still open on 12/13/11, not 12/09/11. As a former Coloradan, I’ve been following Lauren Springer for some time; I’ld love to read her new book!
Waterwise is great.. even though our community has been VERY good at decreasing our water usage, the water district now says they aren’t making enough money so will be raising our rates by 18% in Jan. Can’t win! LOL
As a sustainable landscape designer, I’d love to add this book to my library.
This would be so useful for my Seattle garden! (Those who have spent a summer in Seattle know I’m not joking).
Thanks for having a great facebook page. I am always looking for new plant and design ideas!
Long live sustainability!
I’d love to win this!! We just bought a house and I am planning on the garden/backyard this Spring. Thanks for the chance on winning this!
What a great title for gardeners here in California where water is a major issue.
We can always do with more info on saving water. And nice plants to boot!
Would be a great addition to the library. Thanks for your great contests.
I would love to win this book! I just graduated from the Master Gardener program of WSU and this book would be a fantastic addition to my collection.
As a landscape designer and a Conservation Commissioner, having this book would allow me to “pay it forward” on our small island and help many.
Peaches are better buy apricot is good too
awesome!
This would be a great one to add to my library.
The Ogdens are among my favorite garden authors; loved “Plant-Driven Design.” Looking forward to this book!
I would love to have some information to convince my husband that there are alternatives out there that look great, but need less water than grass. This book would be a great help!
I would love a copy of this book. Thanks!
I’d love to get a copy!
I’m desperate – yes please!
Pick me! Oh pick me! (Waving hand frantically)
Love the idea of waterwiseplants!
Really looking forward to checking out the native plants listed in this volume of sustainability!! I’m always looking for new information on natives since I love to pass new aspect info about natives on to others!
What a great idea! I live in a humid and sometimes dry part of the mid-South. This sounds like a great concept for a reference book to fit multiple areas!
Looks like a nice book and I would love to win it!
We’re on a well in an area that has no rainfall from May through September. This is the kind of book that I can use!
Would make a great addition to my collection!
My water bill was ridiculous last summer! Intrigued with the concept of a water-smart sustainable garden.
Expanding the garden for 2012. Will be a great addition to the library!
Expanding the garden for 2012. Will be a great addition to the library!