C. Colston BurrellGarden Designer, Lecturer, Author and Photographer
Publications
Cole delights in writing about gardens and nature, and his writing reflects a love of plants. He champions their use in artistically designed, environmentally friendly gardens. Cole has published 12 gardening titles and authored over 150 articles for popular gardening magazines such as Fine Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape Architecture and Organic Gardening. Cole is available for freelance writing projects.
Perennial Combinations
An Amazon.com best-selling title with over 100,000 copies sold.
“This is a must have addition to the library for the new gardener as well as the consummate professional.”
—Lucy Hardiman, Perennial Partners
Amazon Book Page
Hellebores
Winner of the American Horticulture society Book Award, 2007. Coauthored with Judith Knott Tyler.
Judith Knott Tyler's website.
"This thorough and reliable book is the most up-to-date available on the genus at present."
—Tony Lord, Plantsman
Amazon Book Page
Also available from Timber Press
Timber Press Book Page
Rodale's Illustrated Encyclopedia of Perennials
Revised and updated, a trusted reference.
"A great deal of expertise and thorough research has gone into the making of this encyclopedia, and it shows on every page."
—Christopher Lloyd, author of The Well-Tempered Garden and The Adventurous Gardener
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Native Alternatives to Invasive Plants
A practical guide for Native Plant Enthusiasts
“Aside from being a good resource for identifying invasive plants, it's great to have an easy way to find better plant options”
—Cate, from Amazon.com
Amazon Book Page
Great Natives for Tough Places
Plant encyclopedia written by Cole.
“If, like me, you are more familiar with ornamental plants than natives, this is a great book for you.”
—D. Williamson, from Amazon.com
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Intimate Gardens
Coauthored with Lucy Hardiman
“Intimate Gardens provides tips for the gardener with a small urban space or a larger ex-urban space in need of humanizing.”
—D. Foster, from Amazon.com
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The Natural Water Garden
A unique perspective on water gardening.
“This is one of the most practical and useful ponding books I have, and I have plenty.”
—Yellow, from Amazon.com
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