Flamboyant members of the family "Zingiberaceae---including "Hedychium, Curcuma, Roscoea, and "Zingiber---are once again on the wanted list as people discover t

“A practical guide to maintaining a shade garden with a useful calendar of seasonal tasks, plant directory and inspiring design ideas.” —Gardens Illustrat

Loaded with plants that conjure visions of tropical islands and pina coladas, Paradise Found makes real every gardener's dream of living in a private Eden.

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Too windy, too wet, too hot and dry, too little privacy. An ugly view, a steep slope. Few garden sites are perfect, but with the right plants, you can turn even