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I found this book at a local Goodwill store while I was wedding planning and searching for some vintage décor. While making my way through, I thought it’d be neat to find a book I could print images over, similar to these. Instead, I found a copy of The Encyclopedia of Flower Gardening for $1.99. Even if it gave me nothing of intellectual value, looking through the images for inspiration was worth the price.

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As cartoon-esque as these drawings are they are still a resource for a beginning grower to visualize where their plants are in the growing cycle.

There is a whole chapter on roses that I can’t wait to read! It breaks down the different classifications, physical features, and growth requirements.

The best find was this section on shrubs, vines, and trees. I’m not the best at identifying different trees and shrubs so this page has come in handy when trying to decide what kind of landscape we eventually want to have. The business-minded side of me is also brainstorming how these plants can be used in bouquets.
This is one of many resources available to any grower. Let us know what your go-to resource is in the comments!
This book looks brilliant! Exactly the sort of thing a complete newbie grower like myself needs!
It really does make it easy!
Thank you for sharing! I am going to have to keep Goodwill in mind for finds like this!
Absolutely! People give away things they dont appreciate like we do!
Great book, what a wonderful find. I love thrift store treasure and have found many valuable books this way!
I love unexpected finds! I’m not much of a grower, but my favorite resource right now is my edible wild plants guide.
I wish I were better at identifying wild edibles. I get nervous that I’m going to get it wrong and get sick!
How awesome that you found so much helpful info in this book! I LOVE browsing through used book stores to find hidden gems like this ?
Love the photos!
wish I had a goodwill in hong kong! They look to be packed, great find!