Where to Buy the Best Plants in New York and New Jersey

by Ruah Donnelly

 

A fun and informative guide to the outstanding nurseries and growers of a region rich in horticultural diversity. From New Jersey and Long Island to the Hudson River Valley and upstate New York, The Adventurous Gardener acquaints readers with the region’s most talented horticulturists—some 120 growers of exceptional plants, all visited and thoroughly researched by the author. Discover sources for rare magnolias, northern-bred daylilies, native wildflowers, heirloom iris, and more—a marvelous assortment of fresh and unusual specimens. Donnelly’s sophisticated prose, her eye for cultivated excellence, and—of course—her unwavering spirit of adventure make her book a superb companion for every gardener. With clear driving directions, open hours, Web sites, and other practical details.