Tim-ber!

Article Abstract:

Timber Press has distinguished itself as a premier publisher of specialized horticulture books since it was founded in 1976. Under the new ownership of Bob Conklin following its sale by founder Richard Abel, Timber Press continues to offer titles aimed at specific interests such as ivy and Japanese maples. Conklin is dedicated to maintaining the press's original goal of providing quality horticulture books to customers. Since he took ownership Timber Press has increased its yearly publications from 15 to 35 and annual sales have been up from $1.5 million to $5 million in 1995.

Publishing industry, Biography, Horticultural literature, Small presses, Conklin, Bob, Timber Press Inc.

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A nose for seeds: the Fragrant Path

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The Fragrant Path, a seed company established in 1982 by Ed Rasmussen, reflects its founders delight in pleasant-smelling plants. Rasmussen cultivates over 30 acres in eastern Nebraska to produce enjoyable scents every week in the year, and his catalog offers hundreds of varieties of seeds hand-packed by Rasmussen.

Equipment and supplies, Fragrant gardens, Seed industry, Fragrant Path

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Theodore Payne's legacy

Article Abstract:

The Theodore Payne Foundation's work of fostering appreciation for California's native plants and popularizing their use in personal gardening is discussed. Other topics include information on the foundation and its prominent members, as well as some biographical history on Payne.

California, Behavior, Environmental aspects, Associations, Study and teaching, Wild flower gardening, Agricultural conservation, Native plants, Payne, Theodore

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