From the Publisher
Gardener's Quiz Book is unique because there are no other garden quiz books like this in the North American trade. It is primarily suited to gardeners in northern regions, although others will find it interesting and entertaining. Many people are turning to gardening to raise some of their own food. This book offers gardening education as well as scientific facts. The book has a colorful cover and is professionally designed and presented. This is a good bedside book for short reading periods. One can start anywhere in the book. Some families enjoy discussing and debating the possible answers to the questions. It provides good party entertainment or challenge for those with gardening interest or curiosity about plants. Gardener's Quiz Book is a useful gift for birthdays and holidays.
About the Author
Norman Pellett was raised on a market garden farm in western Iowa. He received a BS in horticulture from Iowa State University, and a MS and PhD in horticultural science from the University of Minnesota. He is Professor Emeritus, University of Vermont, where he taught horticulture, provided extension education, and conducted research for 29 years. Pellett advised nurserymen, greenhouse growers, landscape architects and gardeners for 13 years as Extension Ornamental Horticulturist for the University of Vermont. He wrote many articles and Extension bulletins, made radio and television appearances and spoke to numerous groups on horticultural subjects. He taught college courses in home horticulture, plant propagation, greenhouse management, landscape management, turf management, and entomology during his college teaching career. Pellett enjoys vegetable, flower and landscape gardening at his home in Vermont.
Norman Pellett was raised on a market garden farm in western Iowa. He received a BS in Horticulture from Iowa State University, and a MS and PhD in Horticultural Science from the University of Minnesota. He is Professor Emeritus, University of Vermont, where he taught horticulture classes, provided outreach education, and conducted research for 29 years. He has authored Native Shrubs and Vines for New England Landscapes and co-authored Landscape Plants for Vermont. He published many research and garden publications during his career. Pellett enjoys vegetable, flower and landscape gardening at his home in Charlotte, Vermont.
