Small Gardens of Savannah and Thereabouts

Sure to inspire gardeners with limited space, as well asarmchair gardeners who will enjoy being transported to this magical city, thisis recommended. --Library JournalFilled cover to cover with gorgeous colorphotography --Midwest Book ReviewElvin McDonald takes the reader on a tour of more than thirty of the mostbeautiful gardens, both public and private, of Savannah, Georgia.The tour begins with a brief history of Savannahis gardening tradition.Designed by Gen. James Oglethorpe, the city is divided into squares, with anopen space for a park in the center of each square. Surrounded by so much green,the residents of Savannah were inspired to create their own personal gardens.Divided into sections, each covering a different topic, Small Gardensof Savannah and Thereabouts is filled with lush photographs revealingthe gardensi beauty. Accompanying the descriptions of the gardens are tips andsuggestions that readers can use in their own gardens. Most gardens featured areapproximately 10 x 10 , and the tips are especially helpful formaking the most of a smaller garden. In an appendix, the author also includes aplanting schedule and flower suggestions for the home gardener.About the AuthorA gardening enthusiast from age three, Elvin McDonald has published numerousgardening books, including The Complete Book of Bonsai: A Practical Guide toIts Art and Cultivation and Pruning: A Practical Guide. He has alsoworked for several magazines, including work as the senior editor for TraditionalHome magazine. His work in the gardening world has earned him the nicknameDean of American Garden Editors.McDonald, Elvin is the author of 'Small Gardens of Savannah and Thereabouts' with ISBN 9781589801035 and ISBN 1589801032.