Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East, Revised and Expanded

Author:   Carolyn Summers ,  Kate Brittenham
Publisher:   Rutgers University Press
Edition:   Revised and Expanded, now with more color
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9781978833647


Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 February 2024
Recommended Age:   From 16 to 99 years
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Carolyn Summers ,  Kate Brittenham
Publisher:   Rutgers University Press
Imprint:   Rutgers University Press
Edition:   Revised and Expanded, now with more color
ISBN:  

9781978833647


ISBN 10:   1978833644
Pages:   176
Publication Date:   16 February 2024
Recommended Age:   From 16 to 99 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock   Availability explained
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"""Chock full of interesting facts and figures, Summers approaches design through the lens of ecology making the book unique in its approach and very relevant to anyone creating native gardens for a living.""-- ""Ecological Landscaping Association Newsletter"" (1/15/2011 12:00:00 AM) ""Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East is the most complete publication on the practical challenges associated with native plant gardening and fills this need very well for eastern gardeners. What Carolyn Summers tells us about indigenous plants and wildlife is critical to our sustainable future.""--Douglas Tallamy ""author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants"" ""Beautifully illustrated, Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East approaches landscape design from an ecological perspective, encouraging professional designers and backyard enthusiasts alike to intensify their use of indigenous or native plants. Emphasizing the importance of indigenous plant gardening and landscape design, Summers provides guidelines for beginning gardeners as well as experienced designers.""-- ""New York Flora Association Newsletter"" (4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM) ""This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the natural history of eastern native plants and their use in gardens. The author combines thorough research with a clear, thoughtful viewpoint gleaned from her own personal experience. Very well written, it is an enjoyable read as well as a valuable tool for garden designers."" --Darrin Duling ""director, the Native Plant Center"""


"""This has been among my go-to books since its first publication for its trustworthy information. Carolyn Summers is an authority on native plants of the east and shares her extensive knowledge to enlighten us about the benefits of these critical species. Now she is joined by her daughter, Kate Brittenham, reaching a new generation with exciting graphics that bring fresh insight into sustainable gardening.""--Carol Capobianco ""Director, The Native Plant Center"" ""Chock full of interesting facts and figures, Summers approaches design through the lens of ecology making the book unique in its approach and very relevant to anyone creating native gardens for a living.""-- ""Ecological Landscaping Association Newsletter"" (1/15/2011 12:00:00 AM) ""This book is a must-have for anyone interested in the natural history of eastern native plants and their use in gardens. The author combines thorough research with a clear, thoughtful viewpoint gleaned from her own personal experience. Very well written, it is an enjoyable read as well as a valuable tool for garden designers."" --Darrin Duling ""Former Director, The Native Plant Center"" ""Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East is the most complete publication on the practical challenges associated with native plant gardening and fills this need very well for eastern gardeners. What Carolyn Summers tells us about indigenous plants and wildlife is critical to our sustainable future.""--Douglas Tallamy ""author of Bringing Nature Home: How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants"" ""Beautifully illustrated, Designing Gardens with Flora of the American East approaches landscape design from an ecological perspective, encouraging professional designers and backyard enthusiasts alike to intensify their use of indigenous or native plants. Emphasizing the importance of indigenous plant gardening and landscape design, Summers provides guidelines for beginning gardeners as well as experienced designers.""-- ""New York Flora Association Newsletter"" (4/1/2010 12:00:00 AM)"


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CAROLYN SUMMERS is an adjunct professor for continuing education at Westchester Community College, where she provides technical assistance to the Native Plant Center. She created and maintains the non-profit Flying Trillium Gardens and Preserve, and has over thirty years of experience in the environmental and landscape design field.   KATE BRITTENHAM is a landscape designer specializing in indigenous plant species. She is the founder of Front Stoop Gardens, LLC—an ecological landscape design and gardening company in Troy, NY. An Environmental Studies graduate of Skidmore College, she has also worked with the Native Plant Trust and the New York Botanical Garden.  

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