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The Common-Sense Gardener
Blending humor, wisdom, and decades of hands-on experience, Dr. Armitage shares lessons learned from a lifetime among plants—and the people who love them. It’s a joyful, down-to-earth guide for gardeners of every level, filled with practical advice and personal tales that remind us why we dig in the dirt in the first place.
Dr. Allan Armitage is a well-known writer, speaker, and horticulturist.
Born and raised in Quebec and Ontario, he later lived in East Lansing, MI, and now resides in Athens, GA. He has worked with gardeners, landscapers, growers, and retailers in the North and South and travels the world sharing his passion for plants. He has been presented with almost every prestigious award for his writing and work in the world of horticulture.
Join me in a walk through my Garden:
Dr A invites you to share his garden over time. Starting in March of 2020, he has provided commentary and insight into his small but intimate residential garden. Past tours may be viewed here, stay tuned for future walkabouts.
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What does foxglove have to with foxes or dogwoods with dogs? Was there someone called Joe Pye and who was Frances Williams? In brief vignettes, Dr A will don his famous hat and do what he does best – share stories. Past stories may be found here; stay tuned for future tales from the garden.
Stories from the Garden
Each week, sit back and listen to award-winning author and internationally acclaimed horticulturist Dr Allan Armitage as he talks about the “rest of the story.” For example, was there someone called Joe Pye, and how did the poppy become the flower of remembrance?
Award Winning.
Gold: Publisher/Producer: Book (Technical/Reference)
Herbaceous Perennial Plants, Stipes Publishing LLC
Gold: Writing: Book (Technical/Reference)
Herbaceous Perennial Plants; A Treatise on their Identification, Culture and Garden Attributes, Fourth Edition, Dr. Allan M. Armitage
Silver: Publisher/Producer: Book (Technical/Reference)
Herbaceous Perennial Plants, Stipes Publishing LLC
Silver: Writing: Book (Technical/Reference)
Herbaceous Perennial Plants; A Treatise on their Identification, Culture and Garden Attributes, Fourth Edition, Dr. Allan M. Armitage
The “bible” of perennial books; this is a must-have reference to the world of herbaceous perennial plants. The book provides easy-to-read information for over 500 genera, species and cultivars used in the gardening and landscape trade. Changes in taxonomy, detailed information on morphology, and Dr. A.s thoughts on perennials, gardening in the South and North, along with many other topics make this an important book for professionals and gardeners alike.
Available in both softbound & hardbound, For people who will be using this book “a great deal”, hardbound is highly recommended. Make sure you check softbound or hardbound.
1092 p
The second edition of this highly respected book on cut flowers has been significantly revised and expanded. There is no other book with such in-depth information for the professional cut flower grower, however it is also useful for the gardener wishing to bring flowers inside from the garden.
Introductory chapters offer a discussion of domestic and foreign production, a brief overview of trends, and general comments and techniques for the postharvest care of flowers, including drying and preserving. The main body of the book gives extensive coverage of annual, perennial, bulbous, and woody species for commercial cut flower production, including propagation and growing-on methods, environmental factors, yield in the field, greenhouse forcing, stage of harvest, postharvest handling, and pests and diseases. Reflecting decades of research and writing by two distinguished horticulturists, Specialty Cut Flowers is an indispensable reference for the nursery bookshelf.
New for spring 2024 This guide serves as a fundamental introduction to the commercial production of cut flowers. It is designed as a field guide and written primarily with new, small-scale cut flower farmers in mind. However, it will also serve as a valuable resource for home gardeners and experienced growers alike.
New App Update! Current Users on iOS, please delete your current version and reinstall from your App Store. You will not be charged again.
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New App Update! Current Users on iOS, please delete your current version and reinstall from your App Store. You will not be charged again. 〰️
Back Pocket Gardening, Having a gardening expert at your fingertips, in your pocket or purse, is what this app is all about. Dr. Allan Armitage has gathered the best plant knowledge so you can access it quickly and easily whenever and wherever you need it. With a single click, Solutions for Garden Problems, Plants Deer Don’t Eat, sources to buy plants and concise how-to information on annuals, perennials, shrubs, grasses, ferns, cut flowers, houseplants, and native plants awaits. Not only that, but Dr A takes the guesswork out of the best varieties to purchase. The app is constantly updated with new information, the best varieties, recommended local garden centers and solutions such as IPM, fragrance and pollinators for your garden. Ready to take the next step? Click to learn more about the app or visit Google Play or the ITunes stores to download.
