Scotland for Gardeners by Kenneth Cox
Suitable for the Scot or the tourist who wish to explore the world of gardens and plants in Scotland, this book presents an essential compendium of Scotland's plants and gardens. It covers specialist nurseries, garden centers, wildflower walks, shows, and public parks.
'The most comprehensive guide to Scottish gardens and nurseries ever published.. For those of us who thought they knew Scotland well, it is full of wonderful surprises' - Scotland Magazine
Kenneth Cox, the son and grandson of renowned plantsmen, is himself a nurseryman, gardener and garden centre owner at Glendoick, near Perth in Scotland, world famous for rhododendrons. As a plant-hunter, he has led many expeditions to unexplored parts of Tibet and India and discovered new rhododendron species and introduced several plant species for the first time. He has also made many successful rhododendron and azalea hybrids and has written nine books on plants and plant-hunting. Ray Cox's family has been involved in horticulture for three generations. He is a full-time garden and plant photographer whose work has been published in a wide range of magazines, newspapers, books, websites, calendars and greetings cards throughout Europe and America.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841585765 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841585769 |
| Title | Scotland for Gardeners |
| Author | Kenneth Cox |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Birlinn General |
| Year published | 2010-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 492 |
| Prizes | Winner of Garden Media Guild Book Award: Reference Book of the Year 2009 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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