The Collector's Garden

by Ken Druse

Now in paperback, this classic book invites gardeners into some of America's most fascinating private gardens. Through over 400 color photographs of 28 gardens across the country, Ken Druse shows how gardeners can "collect" plants for their pleasure, without sacrificing their devotion to the natural garden or abandoning good design. Listings of plant sources, societies, and organizations have been updated for this edition. The Collector's Garden is the recipient of the Garden Writers Association Quill & Trowel Award for Best Photography (Book), and The American Horticultural Society's Annual Book Award.

Genres: Gardening, Plants, Horticulture, Nonfiction

248 pages, Paperback

First published February 20, 1996

Reviews

[Matt Mattus · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was one of the most influential books I read while building my first garden. Looking back on it now, Ken was on point at the perfect time - capturing a new era of horticulturists, many of which changed how America gardens. I frequently pull out this book from time to time to revisit how things have changed, and how incredibly Ken identified many of the most influential horticulturists who contributed to American gardenings today. This continues to be a must-have book for any gardener. Of course, this book is loaded with Ken's incredible photographs and knowledge.

[Terri · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite garden writers!

[False · Rating 4 out of 5]

I re-read this book a little late in the gardening season as most gardens are soon going to bed. A really well thought out book about those special plants (woodland, etc.) that you can add to your garden to truly make it unique. I would buy this book if I were less further along in gardening. It definitely should be a permanent part of a garden book collection.

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Superb book packed with color photos.

I read the library copy but worth buying.

Interesting to note that one of the recommended nurseries is in Clare, Michigan.

[Caro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed on my blog.