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and practical advice for utilizing them in
dry gardens everywhere.” The sixty-five
plants growing in Fissel and Martinez’s
Marfa garden come to life through
Saxon’s colorful photography, accompa-
nied by Hughes’ vivid writing, and
hopes to deepen readers’ appreciation of
the beauty of the natural world. Also
included is a discussion of each plant’s
common and scientific names, historical
information, and garden use. A visual
appendix of botanical and gardening
information consists of illustrations
relating close-up botanical details.
Gardeners, naturalists, landscape design-
Cenizo
ers, architects, and anyone interested in
dry gardens or the Southwest will find
great value and joy in Marfa Garden.
Marfa Garden is available at local book-
sellers
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