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B The New City Gardener, Firefly Books, 224 pages, $24.95

Terry Peters

Contributing Writer

FOR gardening books on the market, there is an assump-
tion that the reader has a large property to work with.

That's not the case with We New City Gardener.
re author Judith Adams presents her ideas for use in a fully urban setting,
suggestions for those with small areas as well as those who have a larger
to develop.

Full of practical advice and colour photographs, each chapter examines ad
enc aspect of the city garden. Beginning with a look at various sevles, Adam lays the
groundwork for a varden which will make a personal statement. She expands in
later chapters on specitic plants and shrubs, giving suggestions as to which one will
suit vour particular nee

ether your concerns are about shade or sunlight, size and shape or water
requirements, Adam addresses cach aspect in simple, casy to read sections,

arting point for new gardeners or an insightful reference book for

d enthusiasts, Te New City Gardener would be a welcome addi-

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