Gardening with Friends($42.00Value)

Description

Recounts the author's experiences working in his friend's gardens, which range from a container garden on a terrace to a plot on a remote Philippine island Experienced gardeners who enjoy learning about gardening challenges in other countries and environments will find this book satisfying. About 12 years ago, Schenk left his wildflower nursery near Seattle to spend four months each in New Zealand, the Philippines, and the Vancouver, Canada area. During each four-month period that he visits these areas, he has established gardens, usually with friends who share his love for plants. Annually he proceeds to further develop and refine these gardens. Schenk's enthusiasm and love for plants and the people he spends time with every year is evident as he comments about his plant growing and social experiences. This book would be welcome on the browsing shelf or on the gardening shelf. - Dale Luchsinger, Athens Area Technical Inst., Ga. Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.