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Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths - by David A Francko (Paperback)

Palms Won't Grow Here and Other Myths - by  David A Francko (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Laced with humorous anecdotes and based on years of firsthand observations and research, this book provides real-world information to help adventurous gardeners grow plants they never before dreamed possible. Over 100 photos.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Palms that grow in Canada? Bananas that overwinter in Michigan? How about southern crape myrtles that flower in Birmingham, England, instead of Birmingham, Alabama? Although the voice of authority--and nursery labels--might say, "You can't grow those plants here," author Dave Francko has a different message for gardeners: "Plants can't read the information on their tags." Laced with humorous anecdotes and based on years of first-hand observations and research, this book provides real-world information to help adventurous gardeners grow plants they never before dreamed possible. Nobody who reads this book will ever look at a plant label the same way again. <p/> This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"I've been encouraged by this book." --<i><b>The New York Times</b></i> <p/> "Helps adventurous gardeners grow plants they never dreamed possible." --<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i> <p/> "With this highly readable guide in hand, plant lovers can look forward to the challenge and the prospect of animating their gardens with a new and expanded palette of exciting possibilities." --<i><b>Booklist</b></i> <p/> "An adventurous guide to growing warm-climate plants in cold-winter climates." --<i><b>Northwest Horticultural Society</b></i> <p/> "This guide is recommended for the gardening collections in public libraries." --<i><b>American Reference Books Annual</b></i> <p/> "Adventurous gardeners will welcome this book. . . . With humorous asides and practical tips, Francko challenges cool-temperature gardeners to consider growing exotic, tropical plants that they have previously considered too tender for their climate." --<i><b>American Gardener</b></i> <p/> "A groundbreaking new book." --<i><b>Martha Stewart Living</b></i> <p/> "Francko dispels myth with his witty and knowledgeable slant on growing many varieties of plants." --<i><b>National Gardener</b></i> <p/> "This book continues Timber Press' reputation as a publisher of broad-interest nature books with usefulness and appeal beyond the intended audience." --<i><b>Plant Science Bulletin</b></i> <p/> "You can enjoy it without putting a shovel in the soil." --<i><b>Michigan Observer and Eccentric</b></i> <p/> "A very personal account of gardening successes, written in a friendly, accessible style. . . . For anyone living in a cold climate and wanting to grow palms, this book may awaken an obsession that no therapist can touch." --<i><b>Palms</b></i> <p/> "The discussion of physiology is at least as interesting as the plant descriptions and advice." --<i><b>Pappus</b></i> <br><br>

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