Challis, Myles Exotic Gardening in Cool Climates Fourth Estate, 1994. ISBN 1857021878 This is the book that started many on the path
to exoticism, in terms of gardening anyway. Good for its day, but
now a little dated. We could do with another like it, especially
ones that concentrate on design and landscaping, so come on Myles,
out with your pen!
Stephen Griffith Big Leaves for Exotic Effect Guild of Master Craftsmen. ISBN 1861082622 Stephen Griffiths is the head gardener at Abbotsbury and he has produced a superb
guide to many of the large leafed exotics including palms and succulents, grown there and at other similar
locations. Full of stunning colour photos with accompanying useful text including USDA hardiness zones,
minimum temperatures, and soil requirements. Stephen has really brought his garden to the front line as
a place to see exotics without trekking down to Cornwall and this book does him credit in my opinion.
I bought it as soon as I saw it. (Review by John Churcher) • This title
is available at amazon.co.uk
Lewis Matthews Proteas of the World ISBN 0881922358 An excellent reference book for those
exoticist's keen to try the ever expanding world of hardy
Proteas. It gives good information of the genus and each species
with details on habitat,cultivation,frost tolerance and propagation
info.Plenty of full colour illustrations of plants in flower.
Well worth buying. (Review by Lee Mullen) •
This title is available at amazon.co.uk
Stokes, G. M. Bananas You Can Grow Stokes Tropicals Publishing Co.ISBN
0967854016 Although written for the american market,
this book is a must for all banana enthusiasts. Each species
and cultivar having photographs, a short description and information
for the grower. An easy to read, colourful book covering all,
from propagation, cultivation, through to recipies. (Review
by Adrian Shattock) •
This title is available at The
Palm Centre
Giles, Will The New Exotic Garden Michael Beazley, 2000. ISBN 1840002417 Britain's answer to Richard Iversen.
For a full review, see Alan Hindle's letter in Chamaerops
No 39. •
This title is available at amazon.com
or amazon.co.uk
Iversen, Richard R. The Exotic Garden Taunton Press, 1999. ISBN 156582328 Wow! In-your-face planting schemes from
the States; I love it. However, one is a little jealous that
he can so easily, and cheaply, replenish his stock of exotic
plants just by going to his local garden center. •
This title is available at amazon.com
or amazon.co.uk
Warren, William The Tropical Garden Thames and Hudson, 2000. ISBN 050028198X This is just the tonic needed for passing
away a cold and dark winter's evening. The photographs are
stunning and show what can be achieved in tropical climates
when money is, seemingly, no object. •
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or amazon.co.uk
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