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	Connie Krochmal BellaOnline's Cacti and Succulents Editor

"Gardens of Obsession" Book Review
Some gardeners aren´t satisfied with humdrum landscapes. They go for the individualist look. Such gardens are the subject of a fascinating book-"Gardens of Obsession."

A Potpourri of Cacti and Succulent Books
There aren´t too many books in English on cacti and succulents. Some of the classic references are now out of print. You may be able to find some at the public library.

Book Review of Book on Wild and Useful Plants
As a survival guide, a book by Christopher Nyerges can´t be beat. He is author of "Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants." It has a foreword by Ed Begley, Jr. This was released by the Chicago Review Press.

Book Review of Greenhouse Pests
In cold climates many gardeners grow their cacti and succulents indoors or in greenhouses. They need sound advice on coping with greenhouse pests. By far the best title around on this subject is "Ball Identification Guide to Greenhouse Pests and Beneficials."

Book Review on Rock Garden/Alpine Title
Garden fads come and go, but the tried-and-true never fails to satisfy the discerning gardener. This is what really makes alpine plants and rock gardens so fulfilling. Now there´s a delightful guide on creating small rock gardens.

Book Review'-
What can we expect from our cacti and succulent gardens? For those who are willing to push the envelope, there seems to be no limit. This message becomes clear in a book by author Thomas Hobbs.

Book Review-"The World of Cacti"
This book is destined to be the most-thumbed title in your cactus library.

Book Review-Desert Gardens
This book celebrates the ravishing beauty of desert plants, and shows their sculptural charm at its very best in idyllic garden settings.

Book Review-The Columnar Cacti
Most books on cacti are for the general public. This one about columnar cacti is different. It takes up where popular titles leave off.

Book Review: Growing Desert Plants
Whether you want to grow cacti as houseplants or outdoors in your garden, "Growing Desert Plants-From Windowsill to Garden" by Theordore B. Hodoba is the one for you.

Book Review: Stuck on Cactus
Bwginning cactus growers couldn´t ask for a better book than "Stuck on Cactus." This light-hearted title is especially suitable for beginners, but other readers may benefit as well.

Book Reviews for Cacti and Succulent Titles
Some books are devoted entirely to cacti and succulents. In addition to such titles, there is any number of others that offer valuable information on these plants, their habitats, and how we can use them in the landscape. Here are some outstanding titles that are well worthwhile.

Books on Insects
Good or bad, insects are here to stay with some of them attacking cacti and succulents.

Cactus and Succulents Book Review
When it comes to choosing a book on cacti and succulents, how can you select the best one? You won´t go wrong with "Cactus and Succulents-a Care Manual."

Cactus and Succulents Book Review
When it comes to choosing a book on cacti and succulents, how can you select the best? You can´t go wrong if you start with "Cactus and Succulents-a Care Manual."

Cactus Book Review
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden is well known for its many excellent garden books. Among these is a wonderful volume that will be of particular interest to cacti and succulent lovers.

Cactus Book Review
"Cactus" by Elisabeth Marke was published by Barron´s Educational Series.

Cactus Flowers Book Review
Don´t let the title fool you. "Cactus Flowers" by Susan Lowell presents a treasure trove of information on cacti.

Garden Books for Holiday Gifts
Many people give books or music for holiday gifts. It's hard to go wrong when you choose books. Stores have lots of titles on every subject from which you choose.

Garden Trough Book Review
In recent years garden troughs and hypertufa containers have become very popular. These are perfect for cacti and succulents. "Creating and Planting Garden Troughs" has all the information you´ll ever need for successful gardening.

Gardening Software is the Ideal Holiday Gift
Gardeners are easy to please when it comes to gifts. They like practical things-from gardening books and supplies to gardening software. I´ve tried the following, and highly recommend all of the following.

Houseplant Encyclopedia Book Review
If you´re looking for an all-purpose indoor plant book that features lots of cacti and succulents, this title is for you.

Landscape Plants, a Book Review
"Landscape Plants for Subtropical Climates" by Bijan Dehgan is a praiseworthy book. Intended primarily for USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11, it features many plants--including many cacti and succulents-- that are grown as indoor or houseplants in colder climates.

Review of Houseplant Book
For beginners, here´s a great book on indoor gardening that will help them succeed with their first cacti or succulent.

Sonoran Desert Plant Book Review
Anyone with a serious interest in plants of the American Southwest will definitely want a copy of "Sonoran Desert Plants-An Ecological Atlas."

Succulents for the Contemporary Garden-Book Review
Learn about succulents from an expert. Yvonne Cave, author of "Succulents for the Contemporary Garden," spotlights the tried-and-true as well as the lesser known plants.

The Looking-Glass Garden: a Book Review
The grass is always greener on the other side, or so it would seem. In fact, when the author crossed the equator he found a magical world of exciting plants with exotic shapes and striking colors.