My Connecticut Garden: Personal Experiences of an Amateur Gardener [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

George Valchar (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1993

In a warm and unpretentious style, Valchar guides the reader through his 2.4-acre garden in Connecticut's challenging climate. A charming and inspiring book particularly for gardeners in the Northeast.Published at $39.95
Our last copies available at $19.98

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

The title says it all--this is a tour of the author's 2.4-acre garden, complete with his personal observations and wisdom about plant performance and garden design. Not a "how-to" book, this is instead an inspiration and idea book for garden aficionados. Valchar begins with a description of each area (rose garden, rock garden, native garden) accompanied by 75 gorgeous photographs. Part 2 is an encyclopedia of recommended plants that perform well for the author in his climate. Intermediate gardeners will relish the author's expertise as well as his entertaining writing style: "My attitude toward deer has changed very gradually over the years and eventually the innocent pleasure of seeing them in my backyard... turned into a sense of being mugged several times a week." Highly recommended for zones 5 and 6.
- Laura Lipton, Miller Horticulture Lib., Seattle
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Book Description

In a warm & unpretentious style, Valchar guides the reader through his 2.4-acre garden in Connecticut's challenging climate. A charming & inspiring book particularly for gardeners in the Northeast.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 277 pages
• Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated (September 1, 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0881922277
• ISBN-13: 978-0881922271
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,995,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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