Perennials for Every Purpose: Choose the Right Plants for Your Conditions, Your Garden, and Your Taste - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0875968236 ISBN 13 : 9780875968230

Synopsis

Book by Hodgson Larry

A propos du livre

Biographie de l'auteur

Larry Hodgson is a well-known garden writer, lecturer, and media personality. He is a regular contributor to gardening magazines like Horticulture, Harrowsmith, and Canadian Gardening, and he has authored several successful books, including Houseplants for Dummies, and co-authored others such as All About Perennials.

Larry's a favorite on the lecture circuit for gardening groups in the United States and Canada, and he can be seen on French-language television, both as a host and as a guest. He is a former editor-in-chief of HousePlant Magazine, and a radio garden commentator for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. He is also a gardening columnist for the Internet site www.gardencrazy.com He leads garden tours all over the world, visiting public and private gardens on various continents.

Larry lives with his wife and children in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, just outside Quebec City. He studied at the University of Toronto and at Laval University, where he earned a degree in modern languages. In his spare time (he swears he has a bit every now and then), Larry volunteers for various gardening organizations and appears in community theater productions for the Quebec Art Company.

Revue de presse

“Perennials for Every Purpose is the nest best thing to having a friendly expert whispering in your ear as you plan, plant, and perfect your perennial garden. This book is a treasure!” —Susan McClure, author of Easy-Care Perennial Gardens and The Free-Spirited Garden

“This book is packed with lots of useful information for the beginning gardener, and its a great refresher for the experienced gardener as well. Perennials for Every Purpose is certainly a welcome addition to my perennials library!” —Frederick McGourty, owner of Hillside Gardens in Norfolk, Connecticut, and coauthor of Perennials: How to Select, Grow and Enjoy

“In this solid perennials encyclopedia, Larry Hodgson gives personal, hands-on advice to flower gardeners everywhere. You'll find his excellent mix of widely popular perennial standouts and very desirable, lesser-known flowers a great source of inspiration when working in your perennial border. I especially appreciate the 'Good Neighbors' information provided with each plant. It's invaluable when selecting companion plantings.” —Jacqueline Heriteau, author of the American Horticultural Society Flower Finder

Détails de l'édition

• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0875968236
• ISBN 13: 9780875968230
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 502
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• Personne responsable: non disponible