Celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster's birth on 5th December 1937 was the start of something big for plants and horticulture. His chance find of a Mexican tobacco plant in a local allotment brought him fame as a Bolton schoolboy and sowed the seeds of his future career.

This book is the story of his adventures as he sees tropical plants for the first time in the jungles of Malaya, meets Roberto Burle Marx at his garden near Rio de Janeiro, and hunts for pitcher plants in North America.

Well-known for his encylopedic botanical knowledge and for introducing many popular garden plants, Roy is also a consummate story-teller and wise philosopher. His acute sense of life's comic moments, spirited sense of adventure and respect for the natural world make this a remarkable read.

About the Author

Roy Lancaster OBE VMH Fl Hort FLS is a world-renowned plantsman and a Vice President of the RHS. He was a popular presenter on BBC TV Gardener's World and panellist for Radio 4's Gardener's Question Time. He supports plant conservation programmes, speaks out for specialist nurseries and inspires young horticulturists. He has written a number of successful books, leads Plantsman's Days, and sits on the RHS woody plants committee. His continuing curiosity about plants and adventurous spirit make him an inspiring figure for gardeners.

Reviews

This attractive book, its cover a representational explosion of scarlet flowers

against hinted-at distant mountains, is aptly energetic in style.

Judy Harry, Hardy Plant Journal

-- Judy Harry * Hardy Plant Journal *

Turning the pages of his autobiographical book, I feel that I am literally travelling with him as he leads me and other readers on this tour of his plant life.

Harry Baldwin, The Horticulturist

-- Harry Baldwin * The Horticulturist *

A delight for armchair explorers and aspiring plant hunters, it will open your eyes to the wonders of the natural world.

Gardens Illustrated

* Gardens Illustrated *

An inspiring book by one of the greatest plantsmen of our time. I can't recommend it enough!

Dan Crowley, Westonbirt Magazine

-- Dan Crowley * Westonbirt Magazine *

I recommend you read this beautifully produced and lavishly illustrated book which allows us to share time with the woody plant genius that is Roy Lancaster.

Rosie Peddle, The Mediterranean Garden

-- Rosie Peddle * The Mediterranean Garden *



Book Information
ISBN 9780993389252
Author Roy Lancaster
Format Hardback
Page Count 312
Imprint Filbert Press
Publisher Filbert Press