Product Description

Hardy gingers are in high demand again as gardeners have rediscovered their intricately constructed flowers, beautiful perfumes and lush foliage. This remarkable new book demonstrates that although most gingers are tropical plants, a substantial number are perfectly suitable in the English garden. Along with reviewing the stunning number of hardy gingers now widely available, the author highlights the decorative potential of these plants. They make dramatic focal points in tropical-style plantings but can look equally impressive in traditional herbaceous borders, woodland settings, rock gardens, water gardens and containers. This book brims with new finds that will tempt newcomers, delight enthusiasts and ensure hardy gingers a place in every garden.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #404447 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 268 pages

Review
From classification and ecology to propagation and morphology, the rudiments of ginger cultivation are covered in the book's opening chapters, with particular attention paid to gingers' culinary and medicinal applications. Branney then presents an encyclopedic analysis of approximately 300 varieties of gingers hardy in the temperate zones of the U.S., a relatively narrow climatological range that still yields a wide array of gardening opportunities. -- Carol Haggas "Booklist" (05/17/2005)

From the Inside Flap
This long overdue book is both comprehensive in content and exceptionally well researched. The text has both depth and breadth. It is scholarly, erudite, educational, and anecdotal.
Tony Schilling, V.M.H.

About the Author
T. M. E. Branney is co-owner of The Europa Nursery specializing in rare, temperate-woodland plants. Branney also designs gardens for private clients and has had articles and photographs published in plant journals all over the world. Mr. Branney lives in Devon, England.