Plantology

A detailed compilation of plants that will inspire gardeners everywhere to consider plants they many never have thought about to create truly unique and different plantings. Plants will range from ground covers all the way up to shrubs and trees. Most gardeners and garden designers rely on a small range of well known plants, overlooking alternatives that can be more interesting, colorful, successful and that can differentiate a garden from all the rest. The Green Book introduces a range of reliable but interesting alternatives to the common plants generally used today. The book will be a welcome addition to any gardeners repertoire of plants – offering a refreshing alternative palate of plants that will invigorate the way we plant out our gardens.

Teena Crawford is a horticulturist with more than 30 years experience. Both her parents and grandparents ran nurseries. She studied at Melbourne University and for 11 years, she co-hosted a gardening show on Melbourne radio station 3AW. She has written for the Age and gardening magazines, she has also been a guide on Gardening tours around the world. She is a past judge at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show.

Lisa Ellis has 20 years experience as a horticulturist and garden designer. She studied at Melbourne University and has won various national and state garden design awards including gold and best in show at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden show. She has written for the Age and other magazines and is invited to speak on Garden design.