Editorial Reviews
Bookseller, February 18, 2000
McNaughton's [book] is by far the most substantial, with over 200 species and cultivars described in detail.
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Simon Charlesworth Garden (Peterborough) : At last: a book on lavender that means business, streets ahead of the carefully coiffured coffee-table tomes . . . This book is accessible and detailed, beautiful and informative - quite simply the most authoritative book on the subject.
Biology Digest : This book will provide inspiration to all gardeners, as well as act as an important reference aid to lavender enthusiasts.
Robyn's Recommended Reading : The photographs are stunning and the detail on botany is fabulous
Michelle Ogden California Garden : Timber Press has again published a very thorough work . . . The lavender lover will be enthralled.
Robyn's Recommended Reading : The photographs are stunning and the detail on botany is fabulous.
American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter : This detailed celebration of lavender is aided by beautiful photography.
Lynette Walther Palatka Daily News : In addition to being the last word on growing a wide range of lavenders, author Virginia McNaughton also presents lavender history, botany, propagation, pests and diseases, classification, species and cultivars and information on lavender growing around the world.
David Schiller Making Scents : The combination of stunning color photographs and informative text, make this book invaluable to people interested in this subject. The best lavender book we've seen.
Carol Clapp To The Point : It's hard to put this book down.
Multnomah County Library : The definitive book on lavender and its cultivation.
Lynn Hunt Fine Gardening : For lavender enthusiasts, this book serves as an authoritative botanical reference . . . a handsome, worthwhile, well–researched book.
Joel M. Lerner Washington Post : The definitive text on this easy–to–grow plant.
Wisconsin Bookwatch : Highly recommended for personal, professional gardening/horticultural reference collections.
Country Living Gardener : Serious gardeners are certain to value this comprehensive reference.
Jeffrey Schiller Creations : The combination of stunning color photographs and informative text make this book invaluable to those interested.
Diana Pederson Suite101.com : The author's writing style complemented by outstanding photography makes this a must-have book for every gardener.
Rick Jarvis Hobby Greenhouse : This book will serve as an important reference aid to specialists, but will also provide information and inspiration to all gardeners who are interested in learning more about lavender.
Wisley Bookshop : This comprehensive study, with beautiful photographs, describes over 200 lavender species and cultivars.
Wisconsin Bookwatch : A beautiful survey of lavender.
Judy Glattstein Home Monthly : Lavender: The Grower's Guide will introduce you to more species and cultivars of this 'hot' herb than you ever knew existed.
American Association of Botanical Gardens and Arboreta Newsletter : With this book, you'll learn everything you need to know . . . An all-encompassing volume.
Bookseller : There have been a few books on lavender in recent years, but McNaughton's is by far the most substantial, with over 200 species and cultivars described in detail.
Pacific Horticulture : Lavender: The Grower's Guide will be a major reference on the genus for years to come.
Suzanne Hively Cleveland Plain Dealer : Instructions for successful care and propagation are direct and thorough.
Book News : Instructions for the gardener and detailed information for the professional grower on the care and propagation of lavender.
Mountain Valley Growers : Congratulations must go to Virginia McNaughton for she must be the queen of lavender. What an incredible book she has provided for all lavender enthusiasts. Photo after photo and description after description both tickles and satisfies our curiosity.
Simon Charlesworth Gardens Illustrated : A book that leaves current lavender literature trailing in its wake . . . A veritable feast for lavender lovers.
Lavender : The Grower's Guide
Lavender: The Grower's Guide: The Grower's Guide,Virginia McNaughton,Timber Press,0881924784,Flowers,Flowers - General,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Lavenders,Shrubs & trees
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