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Timber Press, 2016. 1st Edition . Hardcover. New/New. New book. The oldest rose fossil was found in Colorado and dates to 35 million years ago. Marigolds, infamous for their ability to self-seed, are named for an Etruscan god who sprang from a ploughed field. And daffodilsan icon of springwere introduced to Britain by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. Every garden plant has an origination story, and Garden Flora, by noted garden designer Noel Kingsbury, shares them in a beautifully compelling way. This lushly illustrated survey of 133 of the most commonly grown plants explains where each plant came from and the journey it took into home gardens. Kingsbury tells intriguing tales of the most important plant hunters, breeders, and gardeners throughout history, and explores the unexpected ways plants have been used. Richly illustrated with an eclectic mix of new and historical photos, botanical art, and vintage seed packets and catalogs, Garden Flora is a must-have reference for every gardener and… Read More

Gardners Books, 2005. Soft cover. Near Fine. Signed copy of Helen Dillon on Gardening, from 2007.New in near fine condition, slight foxing, very clean, signed by Helen Dillon on inside page. Out of print and rare signed copy from one of Ireland's greatest gardeners.

Bene Factum Publishing, 2010. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Very good condition, clean & unmarked. Gardener Helen Dillon's copy"The contribution of diplomatic, military, and naval exploits in the formation of the British Empire are well recorded, but far less well-known are those of botanic gardens which, in their own unsung way, helped to underpin the Empires commercial success and were also instrumental in furthering botanical knowledge around the world. Christian Lamb, distinguished plantswoman and garden historian, writes in her introduction: "It so happens that I collect botanic gardensthis book is a nebulous collection of a few chosen botanic gardens from the vast array available the stars in their spheresand the remarkable array of the often learned and entrepreneurial characters that created them.