Texas Public Gardens (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781589805675)

Elvin McDonaldís love of gardening began at age three, and by age fourteen, he was a published author and founder of the American Gloxinia and Gesneriad Society. A resident of West De Moines, Iowa, McDonald fell in love with Savannah's gardens while on assignment for Traditional Home magazine. His passion for gardening has translated into a career. In addition to publishing numerous gardening books, including Better Homes and Gardens: Successful Rose Gardening and Old-Fashioned Roses, McDonald has also worked as senior editor for Traditional Home and as gardens and outdoor living deputy editor for Better Homes and Gardens magazine. He was also the primary consultant for the Emmy-winning television series Gardens of the World with Audrey Hepburn. Small Gardens of Savannah and Thereabouts features full-color photographs from over thirty gardens. Readers are led on a personal tour of each garden and given tips and techniques on how they can improve their own gardens. Also included are a planting schedule and recommendations on specific plant varieties for Southern gardens. Elvin McDonald received the Chicago Horticultural Societyís Hutchinson Medal for lifetime achievement and was accepted into the Garden Writers Association Hall of Fame after nomination by his peers. In addition to designing public and private gardens, McDonald also tours as a lecturer and is a Smithsonian Study Tour leader.