Norman Pellett

Norman Pellett, horticulturist, gardener and author of Gardener's Quiz Book. Norman was born and raised on a market garden farm in western Iowa. He received his BS degree in horticulture from Iowa State University and MS and PhD in horticultural science from the University of Minnesota. He taught horticultural subjects, and conducted outreach education and research at the University of Vermont for 29 years. In retirement he enjoys gardening and writing about horticulture and gardening. He has also authored Native Trees and Shrubs for Northern New England Landscapes and co-authored Landscape Plants for Vermont. His wife, Dorothy, also has a BS degree in horticulture and operates a small wholesale nursery specializing in winter hardy perennials.