Native Gardening in Northern New Mexico

In addition to color photos and detailed plant descriptions, chapters include guidance on designing by habitat, garden planning, and installation and maintenance of native plant gardens.

Newly republished by the Taos Chapter, it is available on Amazon for $25. Click here.

For bulk (12 or more copies) to other NPS chapters and affiliated organizations, the Taos Chapter can sell this book for $20 each, plus shipping. Large orders require about a month’s notice to get the books printed and shipped. Email them at TaosNPS [at] gmail [dot] com.

Trees and Shrubs of New Mexico by Jack L. Carter

This third revised and expanded edition is designed for the educated layperson. It includes over 500 color photos, over 450 finely detailed illustrations, county range maps, and updated nomenclature and taxonomic information.

Please contact the Gila Chapter for a possible discount for ten or more copies of Trees and Shrubs.

Beginner’s Guide to Planting Native Perennials of the Gila Region by the Gila Native Plant Society.

This 59-page pamphlet includes illustrations and features that are easily cultivated, reliable, and tough plants that are well adapted for native gardens in Silver City.

Beginner’s Guide to Landscaping with Native Grasses by the Gila Native Plant Society.

This 39-page pamphlet with illustrations features perennial grasses, primarily bunch grasses. Native grasses offer a multitude of benefits to wildlife and are a beautiful addition to your landscape.