Meeting Dr. Allan Armitage!

Recently I had the opportunity to hear one of my favorite horticultural authors & plantsman speak, his name is Dr. Allan Armitage.  I'm sure most of you have no idea who this is. When I told Mr. D what I was doing that day & how excited I was to be meeting Dr. Armitage again, he gave me a look like I was crazy as most people do when I start talking about horticulture. But, I admit I am a hortiholic....the first step is admitting right?!?

If you haven't been introduced to the great Dr. Allan Armitage & all of his awesome books about perennials, then I recommend checking out "Armitage's Garden Perennials." For those of you who are obsessed with horticulture like I am....check out his online course about perennials. And, for those of you who love technology Dr. Armitage has just released an app for Android & Apple called "Dr. A's Great Perennials & Annuals." Of course I have already downloaded the app on the iPad at work.  It will be a great resource on those busy retail days at the garden center.

Unfortunately, I don't have enough space to store all of the books I would love to have about horticulture (including all 13 of Dr. Armitage's books). But, thankfully my boss has developed a library in our design office complete with all of Dr. A's books, which I am very grateful for! His books are referenced frequently while we are in the design process.

Here is a photo of me with Dr. A & a copy of his book "Armitage's Garden Perennials."

I hope I've turned you on to a great new gardening resource, or at least entertained you with my horticulture obsession! Happy Gardening!