Climate Change Gardening for the South

Barbara J. Sullivan, author of Garden Perennials for the Coastal South, lives and gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina.
For more information about Barbara J. Sullivan, visit the Author Page.

"An excellent source of advice on positive alterations to your garden . . . Sullivan presents methods that emphasize the use of native plants and natural materials for lessening the weather’s impact on our gardens."—Triangle Gardener

"Sullivan just might change your perception of what makes a successful garden. Whether a suburban yard, a strip in an urban setting, containers on a patio, or an open field, it’s possible to create a vibrantly healthy garden that is part of a larger climate change solution."—Coastline, WQHR

"Sullivan writes clearly and with obvious passion, and her text is accessible to backyard beginners as well as specialists."—StarNews

"I appreciate the regional emphasis of this book; with its focus on native plants, it brings the discussion of climate change to a useful local level. Will appeal to gardeners interested in taking a more sustainable gardening path, and of course, the more people who take action, the better!"—Ginny Stibolt, author of Climate-Wise Landscaping: Practical Actions for a Sustainable Future

"Will assist a wide range of gardeners, experienced or not, in creating climate-friendly gardens at their own homes. Explaining the key scientific principles in simple, understandable language, Sullivan teaches how to grow places that are alive, fascinating, and more attractive to birds and other wildlife."—Barbara W. Ellis, author of Chesapeake Gardening & Landscaping: The Essential Green Guide