Gardens Across America, East of the Mississippi: The American Horticulatural Society's Guide to American Public Gardens and Arboreta

by John H. Russell, Thomas S. Spencer

Overview

Gardening is one of America's most popular hobbies, and attendance at public gardens and arboreta continues to rise. Gardens Across America is a comprehensive two-volume guide to nearly 2,000 gardens. Each entry in this state-by-state guide contains such basic information as hours of operation and directions as well asa listing of activities, educational programs, and any unique botanical features. Gardens are also indexed by type (Japanese, children's etc. and by designer; another index lists plant species and where they can be found. Twenty-four pages of color plates round out this portable directory of America's public gardens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781589791022
Publisher:	Taylor Trade Publishing
Publication date:	07/28/2005
Pages:	416
Sales rank:	956,622
Product dimensions:	5.94(w) x 8.92(h) x 1.01(d)

About the Author

A native of Alexandra, Virginia, John J. Russell has been a medical corpsman, history teacher, owner and operator of a chain of outdoor outfitter stores, and president of a directory publishing company. Thomas S. Spencer is a former lawyer who is currently working toward a degree in historic preservation at Goucher College. They both live in Washington, D.C.

Editorial Reviews

".. . covers the basics in 27 states, Puerto Rico and the Distric of Columbia." ".. . accessible.. ."

The Capital Times - Linda Brazil

[Gardens Across America] informs garden lovers about public gardens both large and small and includes several hidden jewels.

Athens Banner-Herald

...the guide provides detailed information and locator maps for nearly 2,000 public gardens east of the Mississippi."

American Gardener

"If you like to visit public gardens on your vacation, you might want to get a copy of the American Horticultural Society's new book, Garden's Across America."

Dayton Daily News - Diana Blowers

"The American Horticultural Society's guide to eastern public gardens and arboreta...lists all the essentials for planning an afternoon visit to a local park, a garen-hopping roadtrip, or a tropical gateway."

Horticulture Magazine

Small enough to stuff in a handbag or leave in the car, this handy guide should appeal to anyone interested in public gardens east of the Mississippi River,... the book could encourage visits to less well-known places that suddenly appear along the way and look inviting for a short stop and discovery.

The Charlotte Observer - Nancy Brachey

Readable, useful and easy to carry along… It offers more than mere lists, with enough depth to encourage a turn off the highway to discover these gems.

The Charlotte Observer

If you are still looking for inspiration, or you just like to visit beautiful gardens, then pick up Gardens Across America: Vol.1: East of the Mississippi .

Better Homes and Gardens

Readable, useful and easy to carry along… It offers more than mere lists, with enough depth to encourage a turn off the highway to discover these gems.

Charlotte Observer

If you are still looking for inspiration, or you just like to visit beautiful gardens, then pick up Gardens Across America: Vol.1: East of the Mississippi .

Better Homes and Gardens

Readable, useful and easy to carry along… It offers more than mere lists, with enough depth to encourage a turn off the highway to discover these gems.

Charlotte Observer

. . . covers the basics in 27 states, Puerto Rico and the Distric of Columbia." ". . . accessible. . .
— Linda Brazil

Capital Times

..the book could encourage visits to less well-known places that suddenly appear along the way'
— Nancy Brachey

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

"If you like to visit public gardens on your vacation, you might want to get a copy of the American Horticultural Society's new book, Garden's Across America."
— Diana Blowers

Dayton Daily News