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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:The Explorer's Garden: Rare and Unusual Perennialsby Daniel J Hinkley
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher 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. Review:andquot;Reading the book is like taking a plant hunting trip with Hinkley.andquot; Pat Rubin, Sacramento Bee, March 26, 2005 Review:andquot;[Dan Hinkley's] depth of knowledge, breadth of humor, and exuberant love for all things green and#8212; or, for that matter, variegated and#8212; translate well to the printed page, making this intriguing and informative new volume a must-have for anyone who wants to know more about unusual garden plants.andquot;and#8212;Steve Silk, Fine Gardening, November/December 2000 Review:andquot;This is just the kind of information we need to know ... It is experienced guidance in choosing amongst the hosts of available plants.andquot;and#8212;Valerie Easton, Pacific Horticulture, Winter 2000 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. About the AuthorAn 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. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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