COMMENTS ABOUT THE BOOK

Gardening and Landscaping
in Central Florida
A Low Maintenance, Environmentally Friendly, Personalized Approach
by
Marlys Bell

   

Kathy Nelson, In the December /January issue of Florida Gardening Magazine:
"Gardeners throughout Florida will enjoy this comprehensive and beautiful book. For gardeners in central Florida, its a must and would make a perfect gift....No matter how long you've lived and gardened here, you will value this book, not to mention the 450 gorgeous photographs taken by Marlys' husband, Jay Bell.....All of the required information is here"
Monica Moran Brandies, author of Shade Gardening for Florida  and other Florida
gardening books
"It is about as much solid information as you'll ever find in one book and at least ten times as  many excellent color photos by the author's husband (Jay Bell)....The photos are not only numerous, but of exceptional quality. His are both informational and inspirational...It is an ideal gift for anyone new to Florida or to gardening"
Arlene Volpe, correspondent for the Palm Coast Courier:
"I found the help I needed when I discovered GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.....Marlys has written an absolutley elegant book which gets at many of the problems of resident gardeners here in central Florida. The book is loaded with practical advice."
Gerri Bauer,   Garden Editor for the Daytona Beach News-Journal:
"...newcomers aren't the only ones who need a copy of Marlys Bell's GARDENING AND LANDSCAPING IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. The book also contains ideas and information of interest to experienced gardeners...This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics..... I wish it  had been available when I moved to Florida." 
Marylou Baiata, owner of Nature Scapes Nursery. horticulturist and landscape designer:
" It is a great reference guide for my customers, it is very thorough and the information is easy to locate.... it is one of the best gardening books in central Florida."
Bill Campenella, landscape designer:
"what a wonderful book and interesting reading. From an old horticulturist like myself, to the new beginner, we will love this book together."
Dewayne Truitt, a newcomer to Palm Coast, in central Florida:
"I wish this book had been available when Sherrie and I were planning our landscape. Because it is targeted to central Florida, it is much better than anything elese we found when we were looking for help. The text is so well written that even the uninitiated gardener will find it easy to use."
Betty Moore, District VI President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs:
"what a wonderful book....it would be a great asset to your club's library and to your education."