Timber Press – Region – Texas Books

A gardening expert shows how Texans—and the gardens they nurture—thrive, despite the challenging climate, all while showcasing the gardens with stunning photography.

Gardens of Texas is a photo-rich exploration of gardens across this vast state, including conversations with the intrepid garden-makers who nurture them. Readers will learn how Texans are adapting to climate extremes through hardy plant choices, rainwater harvesting, native lawns, and other responsive design strategies. Popular gardening blogger and author Pam Penick takes readers on a tour of 27 vibrant Texas gardens and shares the owners’ innovative thinking and true-grit determination. With over 600 enchanting photographs plus plant recommendations and practical takeaways from every garden, Gardens of Texas offers gardeners empowerment and inspiration.

A comprehensive field guide to the birds of Texas, with nearly 500 species, excellent photography, and nuanced information on how to locate and identify each bird.

Birds of Texas includes local favorites and rare curiosities that can be found in the lonestar state. This full-color guide includes precise descriptions of voices, behaviors, habitats, and details the top birding sites across the the state.
·Covers every county in Texas, and the state’s border regions
·Describes and illustrates bird species
·Over 800 spectacular photographs of relevant plumages and birds in flight
·Individual range maps for each bird show seasonal and migratory patterns
·Easy to use for beginners and experts alike