Praise for

       Garden-pedia

      “Garden-pedia does something for me that most other books do not; it takes the intimidation out of this calming, joyous hobby as well as simplifies the language of plant science and makes us a little smarter. All books should be as useful, fun and functional. I would not be without this book.”

      ~ Dr. Allan M. Armitage, Professor Emeritus of Horticulture, University of Georgia, Athens; author of numerous books, including Armitage’s Garden Perennials; co-founder, Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers

      “Gosh we like to make it complicated, using all those botanical and Latin names. Don’t worry, Maria Zampini and Pam Bennett are here to save the day. With their new book, Garden-pedia, they have taken a sometimes confusing topic and turned it into an easy, enjoyable armchair read. These two ladies bring a wealth of down-to-earth, roll-up-your-sleeves-and-let’s-get-planting experience to the table. Help is at hand.”

      ~ Nicholas Staddon, Director of New Plant Introductions, Monrovia Growers

      “Easy to read but hard to put down. Maria Zampini and Pam Bennett have made the science of horticulture easy to understand. For the professional horticulturalist, this book is a great reminder of the need to connect with consumers in a way that encourages them to garden. This book should be on every plant lover’s required reading list.”

      ~ Michael V. Geary, CAE, President & CEO, AmericanHort

      “Gardening shouldn’t be complicated. If you’ve ever felt adrift in a sea of gardening terms, this book is your lighthouse. Finally, a guide to gardening that breaks down some of the most confusing terms to ‘everyday-speak’.”

      ~ Joe Lamp’l, Executive Producer and Host: Growing a Greener World®, Founder and CEO: The joe gardener® Company

      “Gardening is full of jargon, whether you do it professionally or pursue it as a hobby. Maria and Pam have written an enlightening and entertaining book that sifts through the words and their meanings for the benefit of gardeners everywhere.”

      ~ Kelly Norris, award-winning author, Horticulture Manager, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

      “Too many of us in the horticulture world get caught up in complex terminology when talking about plants and gardening, which may scare people off unnecessarily. This book is a great A-Z guide that makes turning your outdoor space into something beautiful less daunting. So don’t be afraid to try your hand at gardening; this book breaks it down into easy-to-understand terms to make it all more understandable and approachable. Happy Gardening!”

      ~ Diane Blazek, Executive Director, All-America Selections/National Garden Bureau

      “Garden-pedia is a handy and welcome reference book. The clear, jargon-free terms and accompanying photos and tips will boost the knowledge and confidence of all gardeners. Bennett and Zampini have done the gardening world a big favor with this practical reference.”

      ~ Jon Traunfeld, Extension Specialist, University of Maryland Extension

      “Leave it up to the ‘Queens of Green’ to bring both hobby and professional gardeners together, speaking and understanding the same gardening lingo. Garden-pedia is easy to read, easy to understand, and easy to use as a reference; now that’s my kind of easy reading. Well done, Maria Ann and Pamela Jean! (Don’t forget to add ‘yardening’ to Garden-pedia II.)”

      ~ Ron Wilson, Marketing Manager, Natorp’s, radio host of “In the Garden with Ron Wilson,” speaker, personal yardboy

       “Remind me, where are the stolon and rhizome located?”

       “Where do I find the petiole?”

      “As an instructor for the Extension Master Gardener program, the hardest part of teaching is all of the garden terminology. In the past there has not been a convenient way to retrieve common-sense definitions of horticulture terms quickly and accurately. Pam and Maria have done just that with Garden-pedia!

      “I look forward to sharing this with all of my current Extension Master Gardeners and garden friends and incorporating it into my educational materials for future classes. Thanks to Pam and Maria, we now have a fun, convenient, and comprehensive way to learn the correct meaning of all those gardening terms we have, at times, scratched our heads and wondered, ‘What does that mean?’”

      ~ Terri L. James, Extension Horticulturalist, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener Program, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

      “I have just finished a “must have” book called Garden-pedia, and one that you will use as a reference book as long as you garden. Pam and Maria put it all together in a way that everyone from beginner to experienced gardener gets the information in an informative and concise way . . . I have been looking for a book like this for a long time!”

      ~ Stephanie Cohen, “The Perennial Diva”

      “What a great resource! Garden-pedia is a fun, easy-to-read gardening book that serves as a valuable tool for all gardeners, from novice to trained professional. Maria and Pam are two of Ohio’s most knowledgeable experts and sought-after speakers on gardening, so this book is sure to be a hit.”

      ~ Kevin Thompson, Executive Director, Ohio Nursery & Landscape Association

      “Having extensive experience in both the professional horticulture world as well as the home gardener realm, Maria Zampini and Pam Bennett join forces to serve up their collective knowledge to the rest of us. How nice that this guide gives us just what we need – an understandable and concise handbook of horticultural help.”

      ~ Kylee Baumle, garden writer, blogger at Our Little Acre, co-author of Indoor Plant Décor: the Design Stylebook for Houseplants

      “Wow! Maria and Pam are the dynamic duo of the green industry. They have a real passion for plants and we are lucky that they are putting what they know into print. It is exciting to know we will have Garden-pedia as our resource, written in terms that are user-friendly for those in the green industry, those with a green thumb, and those with a new-found love of gardening. I can’t wait to have a copy in my library!”

      ~ Sandy Munley, Executive Director, Ohio Landscape Association

      “Maria Zampini and Pam Bennett speak just the right lingo to help new and experienced gardeners understand the language of horticulture.”

      ~ Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, author, editor, speaker, Indianapolis Star garden columnist; Secretary, Garden Writers Association

      “Garden-pedia is the perfect gift for the garden enthusiast who has everything.”

      ~ Wes Fleming, Managing Director, Fleming’s Nurseries, Australia

      “Garden-pedia is a breath of fresh air . . . a must-own manual that should be a reference guide for every single person that dabbles in the garden, to gain a broader depth and understanding of how to speak the language of gardening. Pam and Maria’s unique style makes complicated topics easy to understand and use. There are way too many sources of gardening information full of garden geek language that leaves you more confused after you read it than before you started . . . Pam and Maria’s contribution to the world of gardening is unrivaled, tireless and filled with inner passion and endless enthusiasm.”

      ~ Mark Webber, host of “Garden Talk” on News95.7 WHIO, and AM 1290, Dayton, Ohio

      “For the multitudes of frustrated gardeners who are befuddled by biennials, confused by cross-pollination, lost in Latin translation, mystified by micronutrients and perplexed by propagation: Garden-pedia will solve