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Posted by LauraZone5 Illinois 5 (My Page) on

Sat, Mar 27, 04 at 19:26

Please suggest a comprehensive bog/marsh book for the Midwest. I am in NE Illinois by the Wisconsin border.

I have The Natural Water Garden from the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. It does not have the in depth information I am looking for. I am currently interested in bog plant requirements. I have several pond books but these types of plants are only addressed in passing to fill planting pockets around ponds for aesthetics. I have a need for a more comprehensive bog/marsh book and would like a few suggestions. Thanks in advance.

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Posted by Into_the_woods z6 NJ (My Page) on
Tue, Mar 30, 04 at 9:18

Waterscaping has separate chapters on marsh, swamp, pond, bog, wet meadow, even container gardening with water plants. The emphasis is on native plants but it does also include some non-natives. The author is Judy Glattstein.

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Posted by MsMarieH Z5/N IL (My Page) on
Wed, Mar 31, 04 at 23:34

Hi Laura,

This might be useful:

The Book of Swamp and Bog: Trees, Shrubs, and Wildflowers of the Eastern Freshwater Wetlands by John Eastman, Amelia Hansen (Illustrator)

Marie

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Posted by LauraZone5 Illinois 5 (My Page) on
Thu, Apr 1, 04 at 0:10

Why Thank You!

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Posted by felisa Z5Chicago (My Page) on
Tue, May 18, 04 at 17:19

I would highly recommend 'Gardening with Prairie Plants' by Sally Wasowski. Extensive coverage of bog and marginal plants for our area. Great photos and descriptions.

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Posted by Veronicastrum z5 IL (My Page) on
Tue, May 25, 04 at 9:47

Laura, IDNR sells a book called A Field Guide to the Wetlands of Illinois. It's not as comprehensive as I'd like to see but at least it is specific to our area and it's only $12.00.

The book talks about the different types of wetlands and what plants are found in each type. There's a link below to an IDNR page selling the book.

Here is a link that might be useful: WetlandsField Guide

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