The Global Gardener

'A real find and a must for all who enjoy good writing. Four stars!' - J Barry. 'I blame it on Abies magnifica,' says the author of his decision to leave New Zealand and travel the world, working as a gardener. Seeking out the plants, gardens and arboreta he knew only from textbooks, Michael Scott's enlivening account of his journey as an 'International Gardener' will interest all those who love plants, gardens, travel, humour - and good writing.
'Humour,wit,passion,science - not a dull page in the whole book. He makes gardening sexy!' - Richard Kirby, BBC Natural History Unit cameraman/director.
'The Bill Bryson of gardening' - David Farkas, editor
Foreword by 'Botanic Man' Dr David Bellamy: ' This is the most unusual gardening book I have ever read, really a biography of botanist Michael Scott who was born in NZ. It contains many good tips (and trips) to increase one's knowledge of gardening. An easy read, very slick and full of interest for all who love gardening and/or those who decide this is a good way to pay one's way around the earth. Reminding us that Earth is more valuable than gold. D.B., Christmas 2013.