A delightful blend of gardening wisdom, wit and whimsy.
Book is divided into Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn sections. Topics include selection and care of trees and shrubs; horticultural travelogues from trips to Greece, Turkey, Egypt and other destinations; gardening nostalgia and humor; interviews with gardening experts; how-to gardening advice for contending with Upper Midwest's weather extremes and other environmental stresses.
Cliff Johnson, 52, is a journalist and marketing consultant. In addition to maintaining his own 1-1/2 acre country garden, he is an active volunteer with the University of Minnesota Extension Service Master Gardener and Tree Care Advisor programs.