Ciscoe Morris writes like he talks, so you know this book will be fun. Less appreciated is his vast knowledge base that he has acquired from years of experience both as a professional and avid home gardener. That knowledge is presented in a Question (sometimes as funny as the answers) and Answer format, broadly organized into categories such as Flower Plants, Edible Plants, Garden and Lawn Care, etc. Good for the bedside table — to foster ideas as you read as little or as much as you want, or use the excellent index to find a specific topic. There’s much more here — and its all experience based — than first meets the eye.
Excerpted from the Fall 2007 Arboretum Bulletin.