These books have been recommended by your fellow Master Gardener Volunteers. Because there are so many great gardening books available, the following have been chosen with a focus on providing help when solving plant problems. Email mgweb@umn.edu to add your suggestions to the list.
Diseases of Trees and Shrubs by Wayne A. Sinclair
Garden Insects of North America: The Ultimate Guide to Backyard Bugs by Whitney Cranshaw
Insects of the North Woods by Jeff Hahn
Peterson Field Guide to Butterflies and Moths by Paul A. Opler and Roger Peterson
The Best Plants For 30 Tough Sites by Mary Meyer, Deborah L. Brown, and Mike Zins
Manual of Woody Landscape Plants by Michael Dirr
Ornamental Grasses for Cold Climates by Mary H. Meyer
Growing Perennials for Cold Climates by Mike Heger, Debbie Lonnee and John Whitman
Trees and Shrubs for Cold Climates by Debbie Lonnee, Nancy Rose and John Whitman
Northland Wildflowers: The Comprehensive Guide to the Minnesota Region by John B. Moyle and Evelyn W. Moyle
Peterson Field Guide to Wildflowers by Margaret McKenny and Roger Peterson
The Shrub Identification Book by George W. Symonds
Trees and shrubs of Minnesota by Welby R. Smith
The Tree Identification Book by George W. Symonds
Weeds of the Northern U.S. and Canada: A Guide for Identification by France Royer and Richard Dickinson
Wildflowers of Minnesota by Stan Tekiela