Editorial Reviews
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Cranberries : In this volume, Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400 species.
James A. Cox Library Bookwatch : Highly recommended pick for any in-depth gardening library...packs in technical growing advice.
Wild Foods Forum : Inspirational to anyone who wishes to grow these wonderful plants.
New Homes and Ideas : Expert guidence in using these berry-bearing plants for ornamental purposes.
Fruit Growers News : Sorts out huckleberries from bilberries, highbush blueberries from rabbiteye and lowbush blueberries and cowberries from cranberries. Detailing their cultivation, harvest and uses.
John Van de Water Newark Star-Ledger : Here you'll find not only detailed descriptions of hundreds of varieties, but extensive information on the selection and growing of blueberries as well as their propagation.
Fruit Growers News : Detailing their cultivation, harvest and uses, Trehane...offers guidance on pests and diseases while providing a summary of the commercial methods used to grow these wonderful plants.
Jennifer Trehane Fruit News : Every aspect of cultivating blueberries is covered in this book...it is a "must have" book for the fruit enthusiast.
Donald Mackay Heather News : It is a delightful book on many levels, and I recommend it without reservation.
Bookseller : Pioneering.
Richard O'Connor Journal of the Scottish Rock Garden Club : This fascinating book should be on the bookshelf of every gardener in Scotland and northern England.
Avant Gardener : Covers more than 400 species of these fruit-bearing plants.
Douglas Darnowski Plant Science Bulletin : This is part of the Royal Horticultural Societies' Plant Collector Guide Series. Given the association of that society and of Timber Press with this book, the reader expects clarity, lots of helpful images, and a combination of botanical information and horticultural instructions. The reader gets exactly this and more.
Sonja Nelson American Rhododendron Society Journal : Very fine color photographs illustrate the book, emphasizing the delightful visual qualities of these plants in cultivation and in the wild.
John Walker Kitchen Garden : Very few books set me drooling and rushing out to mark planting holes before I've even got the plants. This one has.
Rachael Green American Reference Books Annual : This book is recommended for public, horticultural, and agricultural libraries.
Book Description
This addition to our series offers a wealth of information and advice on growing blueberries, cranberries, lingonberries, and dozens of lesser-known relatives otherwise known as vacciniums. Jennifer Trehane explores the historical, ornamental, and edible aspects of Vaccinium, a diverse genus of more than 400 species. The culinary importance of these berry-bearing plants is well known, but too few people are aware of their ornamental potential. Many of the plants described in these pages have brightly colored young growth, flowers that are sometimes scented, and either evergreen or deciduous leaves with brilliant fall color. Some vacciniums become large, bold shrubs, while others remain small and compact, making them ideal for containers and small gardens. The author lists dozens of little-known species deserving more attention, and all who read this book will find a range of plants suitable for each garden habitat.
Blueberries, Cranberries and Other Vacciniums (Royal Horticultural Society/Timber Press Plant Collectors Guides Series)
Blueberries, Cranberries and Other Vacciniums (The Royal Horticultural Society Plant Collector Guide Series),Jennifer Trehane,Timber Press,0881926159,Blueberries,Cranberries,Fruit,Gardening,Gardening / Horticulture,Gardening/Plants,Life Sciences - Horticulture,Vaccinium
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