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The Explorer's Garden: Shrubs and Vines from the Four Corners of the World
Dan Hinkley's quest for distinctive plants has led him on expeditions to China, Korea, Nepal, Chile, and remote areas of North America. The Explorer's Rare and Unusual Perennials presents the most fascinating perennials found during Hinkley's treks around the globe, describes the assets each plant brings to the garden, and explains how it is best cultivated and propagated.
Illustrated with Hinkley's own splendid photographs as well as those of Lynne Harrison, this new paperback edition includes a new preface by the author and a completely updated list of sources for plant material.
Illustrated with Hinkley's own splendid photographs as well as those of Lynne Harrison, this new paperback edition includes a new preface by the author and a completely updated list of sources for plant material.
- GenresGardening
352 pages, Hardcover
First published May 15, 2009
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July 30, 2009
The author was the founder of the Heronswood Nursery.
Fascinating book, educational and entertaining.
I enjoyed his frequent references to growing up in Michigan.
Worth reading more than once, and worth buying.
Fascinating book, educational and entertaining.
I enjoyed his frequent references to growing up in Michigan.
Worth reading more than once, and worth buying.
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