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The Explorer's Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennials

by Daniel J Hinkley

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Publisher Comments:

Daniel J. Hinkley"s fascination with plants goes back to his childhood in Michigan, where he studied horticulture before moving west to Washington to earn his master"s degree. He writes for numerous horticultural publications and is in high demand as a speaker throughout North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Dan has been awarded the Scott Gold Medal, the Liberty Hyde Bailey Award, and the Veitch Memorial Medal, among others. Founder of the original Heronswood Nursery in Kingston, Washington, with his partner, Robert L. Jones, he now brings his expertise to Monrovia Growers as well as to several design firms, including Gustafson Guthrie Nichol Ltd., Portico, and The Berger Partnership, where he serves as horticultural consultant. He currently gardens at Windcliff, their home in Indianola, Washington, on five acres of high bluff overlooking Puget Sound.

Synopsis:

A presentation of the author's choice of some of the most interesting perennials that he has found in the wilds (like China, Korea, Nepal, and Chile). Here are his observations on choice plants, grouped by families, that may not be easily available but with a little extra effort can be found. He may tell of the excitement of first encountering a plant in its native habitat — he is certain to offer useful advice on the assets each plant brings to the garden and how it is best cultivated and propagated.

Synopsis:

This book describes and illustrates perennials that Dan Hinkley has encountered in his many travels around the world hunting plants in the wild. All are grown at his nursery.

Description:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 367-368) and index.
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About the Author

An avid plantsperson since youth, Dan Hinkley received his Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture and Horticulture Education from Michigan State University in 1976 and his Master of Science in Urban Horticulture from the University of Washington in 1985. From 1987 to 1996, Dan taught horticulture at Edmonds Community College, Edmonds, Washington. Dan writes frequently for Pacific Horticulture, The American Gardener, Horticulture Magazine, The Gardener, and Martha Stewart Livingmagazine, and contributes a monthly column to Garden Showcase.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780881924268
Subtitle:
Rare and Unusual Perennials
Foreword:
Lancaster, Roy
Foreword:
Lancaster, Roy
Foreword:
Lancaster, Ray
Author:
Hinkley, Daniel
Author:
Hinkley, Daniel J.
Foreword:
Lancaster, Ray
Publisher:
Workman Publishing
Location:
Portland, Or. :
Subject:
General
Subject:
Flowers
Subject:
Perennials
Subject:
Flowers - Perennials
Subject:
Gardening
Subject:
Gardenang
Subject:
Rare garden plants
Copyright:
1999
Edition Description:
Hardback
Publication Date:
19990815
Binding:
Hardback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
380
Dimensions:
10.375 x 7.375 in
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"Synopsis" by , A presentation of the author's choice of some of the most interesting perennials that he has found in the wilds (like China, Korea, Nepal, and Chile). Here are his observations on choice plants, grouped by families, that may not be easily available but with a little extra effort can be found. He may tell of the excitement of first encountering a plant in its native habitat — he is certain to offer useful advice on the assets each plant brings to the garden and how it is best cultivated and propagated.
"Synopsis" by , This book describes and illustrates perennials that Dan Hinkley has encountered in his many travels around the world hunting plants in the wild. All are grown at his nursery.
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