Roy Lancaster

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My Life with Plants

By Roy Lancaster

Summary

Roy Lancaster by Roy Lancaster is a captivating memoir that chronicles the life of the renowned British plantsman and horticulturist. The book delves into his journey from humble beginnings to becoming an influential figure in the world of horticulture. Through personal anecdotes and vivid storytelling, Lancaster shares his passion for plants, adventures in exotic lands, and the profound impact of his life's work.
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Format: Hardback

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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for horticulture and an interest in the life of a pioneering plantsman. Roy Lancaster shares his adventures and experiences in the world of botany, offering insights into exotic plants and his journey through diverse landscapes. It's perfect for those who appreciate a blend of personal memoir and botanical exploration.

Celebrated plantsman Roy Lancaster's chance find of a Mexican tobacco plant in a local allotment sowed the seeds of his future career. In this, the story of his life with plants, we hear about his experiences at home and abroad and the plants, insects, birds and people he met along the way.

Description

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.

Roy Lancaster 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 encyclopaedic botanical knowledge and for introducing many popular garden plants, Roy is also a consummate storyteller 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780993389252

Publisher: Filbert Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Filbert Press

Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color

Contributors:

With Royal Horticultural Society

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 170.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 312

Collections

Biography & Memoir Home & Garden Non-Fiction Roy Lancaster

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.