Growin
Trade Review
"This is a wonderful, fantastic, encyclopedic book, worth owning for the information presented alone. Oh, but Albers writes like a poet and OMG, Perry's are not photos, but stunning photography! What an unusual and extremely winning combo."
— Jeff Lowenfels, author, DIY Autoflowering Cannabis
"In a world often devoid of beauty and landscapes lacking imagination, tools to correct the drab status-quo are always enthusiastically welcome. David's photography is artistry to the point of motivation and John's prose, based on decades of experience, is much more than sufficient to guide the home gardener to success, both in terms of plant selection and plant husbandry. Growing Conifers is a welcome addition to the bookshelf of any plant enthusiast and a must-add to the arsenal of those specializing in these captivating and collectable cone-bearing plants."
—David Olszyk, president, American Conifer Society
"Growing Conifers contains an unbelievable amount of information for the reader. John goes into all parts of cultivation about conifers and their use in the landscape. It is an invaluable resource for the novice while also containing a wealth of information for the expert. It cannot go into detail on any one topic, yet it provides a firm foundation for anyone wanting to explore any one aspect of the conifer world in greater depth. It should be a part of the library of anyone working with conifers."
— Robert Fincham, co-founder, the American Conifer Society, author of five books on growing conifers
"Growing Conifers is a work of love for the subject matter, reflecting a lifetime of devotion and a deep appreciation for the role of evergreens in our natural world. I am tempted to say that it's all here – that you will never need another book on this subject. It answers all questions including many that the reader would not think to ask. You owe it to yourself to wade into Growing Conifers with purpose and with time on your hands. It is thorough and passionately written and gorgeously illustrated. I will read it again and again and make it a centerpiece of my modern gardening library. I will turn the pages, slowly, in search of inspiration for my own garden. Like the best cup of coffee or finest wine you have ever tasted, Growing Conifers is not to be rushed. That would be a waste of a most incredible book."
— Mark Cullen, garden columnist, Toronto Star, member, Order of Canada, author, The New Canadian Garden
"Growing Conifers is a jewel of a book."
— Brent Marcus, owner, Conifer Kingdom
"This might be the most practical and handy book I've ever read on gardening with conifers."
— Benjamin Vogt, prairie-inspired garden design, author, A New Garden Ethic
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Chapter 1: Conifer Basics
Chapter 2: Conifer Families
Chapter 3: Evaluating your Garden
Chapter 4: Designing with Conifers
Chapter 5: Selecting Conifers
Chapter 6: Planting Conifers
Chapter 7: Propagating Conifers
Chapter 8: Sustainably Caring for Conifers
Concluding Remarks
Appendix
Bibliography and Resources
Index
About the Authors
A Note About the Publisher
