It has been seven years since gardening icon Dr. Allan Armitage ’s popular book Armitage ’s Garden Perennials , Second Edition , went out of print . In that time , gardener and professionals alike have been asking if it will be reprinted . It is with pridefulness and delight that Dr. Armitage herald the Holy Writ has been revived and is now usable .
Published by Echo Point Books & Media , the new edition of Armitage ’s Garden Perennials is a must - have citation for both fresh and experienced nurseryman , allowing readers to discover the beauty and pleasure perennial works supply . thousand of mass turned to gardening as they stay home during the coronavirus pandemic and the global gardening roaring shows no signs of slowing down . Writing about hundreds of his best-loved perennial , Armitage distills the recurrent industrial plant world down to his pet and
most utile perennial , in a friendly , often humorous way . However , it is the 1,300 beautiful photograph that every gardener appreciates . Armitage witness delight in work on in the dirt and aver without waver , “ This is garden , not brainiac surgery . It is supposed to be fun . ”
Dr. Armitage is well known for the ‘ bible ’ of address books about perennials , Herbaceous Perennial Plants , 4th Edition . While Armitage ’s Garden Perennials is a perfect companion to the former mass , there are many differences . The beginning gardener will love the overplus of photos and more relaxed writing of Armitage ’s Garden Perennials , and may soon gravitate to the large reference book . These record make a wonderful complement to each other . As Armitage state , “ This is Perennials 101 ; the ‘ bible ’ is Perennials 401 ” .
Armitage ’s Garden Perennials centralize on more ordinarily available coinage and motley and is ideal for the plate gardener or the landscape professional . Armitage profile more than 1,250 plant , illustrating detail and providing tips for successful growing . The thorough , user - friendly point of reference brood authoritative plants , like phlox and rudbeckia , while also highlighting new introductions among genus like Arisaema , Echinacea , Heuchera and Podophyllum .
Along with this practical noesis of the features and benefits of perennial , Armitage also share personal feeling regarding plant predilection , extolling the chastity of some perennials , and noting which plants give out to offend his interest . His portmanteau of technical expertise and strong , well-disposed , colloquial writing fashion bring in Armitage ’s Garden Perennials a large maculation on the bookshelves of serious gardener for decades .
say Armitage , “ Gardening should always supply far more pleasure than pain . With the incredible numbers of newbies joining the horticulture ranks , I need to help them succeed so they ’ll continue to enjoy the journey . My book give them insight into the world of perennials and how upright to comprise them into their garden programme . It ’s also the stark resourcefulness for experient garden designers who want to show clients beautiful photos of perennial they commend for initiation . ”
How to order : Armitage ’s Garden Perennials is availabledirectly from Dr. Armitage atwww.allanarmitage.net . Dr. A will individualize and sign on any Quran purchased through his website . On his website the book retails for $ 69.95 ( hardbound ) and $ 62.95 ( paperback ) . A packet deal to buy bothArmitage ’s Garden PerennialsandHerbaceous Perennial Plantstogether is also offered . Armitage ’s Garden Perennialsis available through Echo Point Books and Media ( https://www.echopointbooks.com/ ) .
