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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature- Deficit Disorder
In this groundbreaking work about the staggering divide between children and the outdoors, journalist and child advocate Richard Louv links the absence of nature in the lives of today's wired generation to some of the most disturbing childhood trends: the rise in obesity, attention disorders and depression.
336 pp.
Non-member $13.95
NSA member $11.85

Encyclopedia of Grasses for Livable Landscapes
"Darke addresses the aesthetic qualities of grasses in private gardens and the opportunities and challenges of using them in wild and constructed public landscapes. All the true grasses, sedges, rushes, restios, and cattails that possess ornamental merit or that can contribute to ecological plantings are described, and practical matters of propagation, growth, and maintenance are also covered. "
484 pp., 1,046 color photos, 10 line drawings
Non-member $59.95
NSA member $50.95

The Well-Tended Perennial Garden, expanded edition
Tracy Di Sabato-Aust
A good reference for plant maintenance with species-by-species recommendations on pinching, deadheading and pruning to extend blooming season. Includes a month-by-month calendar and listings of perennials by maintenance requirements.
269 pp.
Non-member $34.95
NSA member $29.70

Wild Seasons: Gathering & Cooking Wild Plants of the Great Plains
Kay Young's reference for nature lovers as well as cooks. Unique field guide-cum-cookbooks starts with the first plants ready for eating in early spring and follows the sequence of harvest into late fall.
318 pp., illustrations
Non-member $24.95
NSA member $21.20

The American Woodland Garden
A clarion call to a new awareness of our relationship to the natural world, Rick Darke promotes and stunningly illustrates a garden aesthetic based on the strengths and opportunities of the woodland. An alphabetical listing of woodland plants offers useful advice for every garden. Stunning photographs show both the natural palette of plants in the wild and the effects that can be achieved with them in garden settings.
378 pp, 738 color photos, Hardcover
List $49.95
NSA Members $42.45

Dirr's Hardy Trees and Shrubs:
An Illustrated Encyclopedia
From noted plantsman Michael Dirr comes a lavishly illustrated encyclopedia describing the best woody plants adapted to the cooler climates of Zones 3 to 6. It includes 1,660 color photos of more than 500 species and some 700 additional cultivars and varieties. Brief cultural information for each plant also is included. An excellent companion to Dirr's Manual of Woody Landscape Plants.
494 pp, 1,656 color photos
List $69.95
NSA Members $59.45

Field Guide to Wildflowers
Fontenelle Nature Association
Spiral-bound softcover field guide to wildflowers of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa with full-color photos of each species. Excellent, easy-to-use reference arranged by flower color.
306 pp.
Non-member $24.95
NSA member $21.20

Field Guide to Trees, Shrubs, Woody Vines, Grasses, Sedges and Rushes
Spiral-bound softcover field guide offers an excellent, easy-to-use reference.
218 pp. full of full-color photos
Non-member $24.95
NSA member $21.20

Gardening with Prairie Plants
Sally Wasowski
Practical, comprehensive and packed with information—an indispensable guide and resource for prairie gardening. Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and thorough descriptions of plants native to most of North America. Tells you everything you need to know to develop a beautiful, earth-friendly prairie garden.
304 pp, 241 color photos, Paperback
List $29.95
NSA Members $25.45

Guide to Woody Landscape Plants for Nebraska
Justin Evertson
This NSA publication offers an extensive list of the woody plants - trees, shrubs, ground covers and vines - that can be grown in Nebraska. For each species it offers specific information on size, ornamental values and cultural requirements. And, since growing conditions differ across Nebraska, it also identifies six growing regions in the state and in which regions each plant will do well.
36 pp, 32 color photos, paperback
List $10
NSA Members $8.50

Manual of Woody Landscape Plants
Michael A. Dirr
Fifth edition of this long-standing favorite includes 100 additional species and hundreds of new cultivars. Covers hardiness, growth rate, foliage, fruit, flowers, size, propagation and more.
1200 pp, illustrations
Non-member $67.80
NSA member $57.65

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Midwest Gardener's Handbook
Jan Riggenbach
A handbook of "the basics" of Midwest gardening that describes how to choose, plant, care for, and enjoy dozens of different annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, fruits, vegetables and more-here in the Midwest. Packed with color photos and Jan's first-hand recommendations based on growing these plants in her own Midwest garden.
429 pp, 448 color photos
List $24.95
NSA Members $21.20

Native Trees for North American Landscapes
Guy Sternberg & Jim Wilson
Comprehensive cross section of trees native to North America. Tree profiles describe flowers and fruit, native and adaptive range, culture, best seasonal features and problems.
552 pp, over 600 illustrations
Non-member $59.95
NSA member $50.95

What Tree Is That?
This tree identification booklet provides the opportunity to identify many of the popular trees in the United States. These fully-illustrated booklets use observation and classification skills to guide the user from general leaf characteristics to a specific tree’s name. The Eastern/Central version is for use east of the Rockies.
72 pp, illustrations for each tree
Non-member $3.00
NSA member $2.55