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Fred Heutte Horticultural Library

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The Fred Heutte Horticultural Library, located in the Education Building, is an excellent resource for information on all aspects of gardening. Only members may check out books, but everyone is welcome to use the library for reference. Next time you are curious about anything horticulture related, visit the Fred Heutte Horticulture Library, we've got what you need!

Our current library hours are:

Saturday 11:00 AM -3:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Monday 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM



* For more information please call 757-441-5830 ext. 359 or e-mail library@nbgs.org.

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Featured Books

In Citizen’s Guide to Ecology, Lawrence B. Slobodkin focuses on "real ecological problems that require solutions," in particular, global warming and endangered species.

Planting Green Roofs and Living Walls by Nigel Dennett and Noël Kingsbury

Green roofs and walls reduce pollution and run-off, and help insulate and reduce the maintenance needs of buildings.  Learn the history of green roofs and practical techniques required for their construction. 

Studies show that Americans spend ninety percent of their lives indoors.  Learn how to grow plants to purify your home in How to Grow Fresh Air by Dr. B.C. Wolverton.

 

They are creepy, they are slimy, but they are fascinating!  The Earth Moved by Amy Stewart will take you on a journey underground to see the lowly earthworm as it cleans up pollution, fights plant diseases and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land.

 

Peacock Manure & Marigolds by Janet Gillespie is a treasure trove of practical advice on how to run a garden without using deadly poisons.

 

Bombardier Beetles and Fever Trees by William Agosta is a close-up look at the ways plants and animals use naturally occurring chemicals to attack, defend, eat, avoid being eaten and to propagate their species.

 

A healthy garden starts with healthy soil.  Soil and Composting by Nancy Ondra

provides the weekend gardener with all the guidance they need to build healthy soil in their garden.

 

Willows do more than just weep!  From the origin and distribution of willows, to the process of selection and cultivation for garden use, Willows: The Genus Salix is an invaluable resource, to both the practical gardener and the botanist.

 

Have you met the Witch Hazels?  These hardy winter flowering shrubs have brightened up the drab winter days.  Witch Hazels by Chris Lane describes the four species and their hybrids, including growth habits, foliage, and flowers. You can look through the 144 beautiful color illustrations to choose your favorites, and learn how to propagate and cultivate these wonderful shrubs in your own garden. 

 


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