Update on my book award

Here’s what the judges said about the Encyclopedia of Perennials,which has just won the Laurent-Perrier Reference Book of the Year award from the British garden  Writers Guild.:
“The judges felt that on publication the winner had immediately become the standard reference book on perennials for gardeners. Put together with a great attention to detail, the quality of illustration is exceedingly high. This is supported with an extensive and detailed text that balances the need for including and describing many thousands of good new cultivars without excluding those older ones still worthy of cultivation. The coverage of many large groups such as Hosta and Geranium is impressive, but equal importance has been paid to hundreds of smaller genera also. At only £25, this is one of the best-value books on the market this year.”

The picture shows me receiving my award from David Hesketh of sponsor Laurent-Perrier. Sadly, a bottle of their superb champagne did not come as part of the award.

British readers can buy the book here.

North American readers can buy the American edition here

And I promise not to mention this award again - well... probably not... maybe... depends... But next time I'll tell you about the other excellent award winners.

Comments

[Xris (Flatbush Gardener)]

Well, if I got an award, you might hear about it on my blog!

Congrats!

[Mark]

Congrats on the award (and the great book). I would add that it has "immediately" become the standard reference book on perennials for, at least some, professionals, replacing old but dated favourites like Armitage's or Jelitto's. Cheers.

[Kylee]

A hearty congratulations! I bought this for my mom last year for Christmas. Now I need my own copy!

[Kim]

Congratulations, Graham! A very well-deserved award... trumpet away. :)

[Graham Rice]

Thank you everyone, winning that award was a real thrill!