About the Author

A native of Alexandra, Virginia, John J. Russell has been a medical corpsman, history teacher, owner and operator of a chain of outdoor outfitter stores, and president of a directory publishing company. Thomas S. Spencer is a former lawyer who is currently working toward a degree in historic preservation at Goucher College. They both live in Washington, D.C.

Reviews

[Gardens Across America] informs garden lovers about public gardens both large and small and includes several hidden jewels.
*Athens Banner-Herald*

"The American Horticultural Society's guide to eastern public gardens and arboreta...lists all the essentials for planning an afternoon visit to a local park, a garen-hopping roadtrip, or a tropical gateway."
*Horticulture Magazine*

"If you like to visit public gardens on your vacation, you might want to get a copy of the American Horticultural Society's new book, Garden's Across America."
*Dayton Daily News*

...the guide provides detailed information and locator maps for nearly 2,000 public gardens east of the Mississippi."
*American Gardener*

Small enough to stuff in a handbag or leave in the car, this handy guide should appeal to anyone interested in public gardens east of the Mississippi River,... the book could encourage visits to less well-known places that suddenly appear along the way and look inviting for a short stop and discovery.
*Charlotte Observer*

"Small enough to stuff in a handbag or leave in a car, this handy guide should appeal to anyone interested in public gardens east of the Mississippi River."
*Corpus Christi Caller-Times*

"..the book could encourage visits to less well-known places that suddenly appear along the way'
*Corpus Christi Caller-Times*

Readable, useful and easy to carry along… It offers more than mere lists, with enough depth to encourage a turn off the highway to discover these gems.
*Charlotte Observer*

". . . covers the basics in 27 states, Puerto Rico and the Distric of Columbia." ". . . accessible. . ."
*The Capital Times*

"Readable, useful and easy to carry along, this reference guide for garden travelers covers about 735 places in the United States, east of the Mississippi River. It offers more than mere lists, with enough depth to encourage a turn off the highway to discover these gems."
*Charlotte Observer*

If you are still looking for inspiration, or you just like to visit beautiful gardens, then pick up Gardens Across America: Vol.1: East of the Mississippi .
*Better Homes and Gardens*