The Plant Hunter's Garden: The New Explorers and Their Discoveries

by Bobby J. Ward

Book Overview

Many gardeners are vaguely aware of the "greats" of plant exploration, such as E. H. Wilson, George Forrest, or John Tradescant. Fewer may know the names of today's plant explorers or recognize the makings of a new golden age of plant discovery. Nonetheless, a quick visit to almost any nursery will reveal the bounty of these intrepid plant collectors, whose handiwork enriches gardens everywhere. "The Plant Hunter's Garden" profiles 32 of today's more...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0881926965
• ISBN13: 9780881926965
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 2.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.7" x 10.6"

Customer Reviews

Expanding your horizons

Great book--both for armchair explorers and for those curious about the origin of stock from the collectors' nurseries.

A Must Read

This is a great book for someone wanting to read about how and where different plants come from. Ward takes you on a journey of exploration making each of the entries in this book an adventure. I really enjoyed reading about the Sargents and Wilsons of our time and the great plants they have contributed to. I have already found some plants that I can't live without. The photography is first rate making each plant stand out at you with its vibrant colors. This book may not be for everyone, but is well worth a look from master gardeners and those curious about the evolution of plants.