Georgia Gardeners
by Laura C. Martin
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If you've ever dreamed of spending time chatting with your favorite local gardening guru, Georgia Gardeners makes your gardening dreams come true. Written by the award-winning garden author Laura Martin, this handy reference relays expert gardening information from forty-one of Georgia's favorite gardeners. Representing every region of the state, from the mountains through the Piedmont, to the coast and the south, these experts discuss with wit and wisdom which plants gardeners can grow in show more which areas-and the best ways to grow them. You'll learn about a variety of plants, from vegetables to herbs, perennials to trees and shrubs. To get you started, Martin discusses basic gardening techniques and terms (knowledge beginner gardeners will particularly welcome), and the joys and challenges of gardening in each region of the state. From the conversations that follow, you'll glean information such as: * good starter plants for a perennial garden * lists of Georgia experts' favorite plants * flowering shrubs and understory plants for shade * starting a vegetable garden * what's new and exciting on the market * tips for designing your own garden * and much, much more. Each chapter concludes with a bibliography, suggested plant sources, and notations of display gardens open to the public. The appendix of Georgia Gardeners includes a descriptive catalog of plants discussed in the text (cross-referenced by common and botanical names) as well as an exhaustive list of Georgia public gardens, garden libraries, and plant societies and organizations. If you garden in Georgia, you'll want this book. If you want to garden in Georgia, you'll need this book. Comprised of more than a thousand years' gardening experience, the pages of this book will be useful for years and years to come. show lessTags
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Laura C. Martin is an award-winning author of more than 25 books on gardening, nature and crafts. She has studied the complexities of plants for decades and has appeared on television shows such as Home Matters and Victory Garden. She served as the garden editor for Atlanta Homes and Lifestyles and Georgia magazine, and has written for show more publications ranging from American Horticulturist to Better Homes Gardens. show less
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