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More copies of this ISBN:Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths: Warm-Climate Plants for Cooler Areasby David A Francko
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Palms that grow in Canada? Bananas that overwinter in Michigan? How about southern crape myrtles that flower in Birmingham, England, instead of Birmingham, Alabama? Although the voice of authority and#8212; and nursery labels and#8212; might say, "You can't grow those plants here," author Dave Francko has a different message for gardeners: "Plants can't read the information on their tags." Laced with humorous anecdotes and based on years of first-hand observations and research, this book provides real-world information to help adventurous gardeners grow plants they never before dreamed possible. Nobody who reads this book will ever look at a plant label the same way again. Book News Annotation:Following a discussion of "North-by-South" landscape basics that
weeds out myths about what can grow where and explains
microclimate-based landscape design, Francko—aptly with Miami U.
in Ohio—covers four-season care of cold-hardy palms,
evergreens, bamboos, and other exotic temperate plants. Notable
features include 79 color plates and plant resources.
Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"Francko's book is a treasure. His tips will help increase the odds thta we'll be able to get away with planting ... species that up until" —George Weigel, People Places Plants, Spring 2004 Review:andquot;Adventurous gardeners will welcome this book ... With humorous asides and practical tips, Francko challenges cool-temperature gardeners to consider growing exotic, tropical plants that they have previously considered too tender for their climate.andquot; and#8212;American Gardener, March/April 2003 Synopsis:Following a discussion of "North-by-South" landscape basics that weeds out myths about what can grow where and explains microclimate-based landscape design, Francko aptly with Miami U. in Ohio covers four-season care of cold-hardy palms, evergreens, bamboos, and other exotic temperate plants. Notabl Synopsis:Even if you live in a cool area, you can grow palms and other warm-climate plants with the assistance of Francko's firsthand observations and research. Synopsis:Includes bibliographical references (p. 254-256) and index.
Synopsis:Laced with humorous anecdotes and based on years of firsthand observations and research, this book provides real-world information to help adventurous gardeners grow plants they never before dreamed possible. Over 100 photos. About the AuthorHardy palm expert David Francko has recently been a featured guest on Martha Stewart Living TV, as well as NPR's Science Friday with Ira Flatow. Francko is chair of the Department of Botany at Miami University in Ohio and his academic specialty is aquatic plants. He is co-investigator on the unversity's Hardy Palms Project, and for many years he has experimented with warm-climate plants in his own gardens. Francko's findings have been published in scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences. As part of a network of adventurous gardeners living in cooler regions of the world, Francko refuses to accept the common wisdom that "Palms won't grow here." What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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