Grass Scapes : Gardening with Ornamental Grasses

Martin Quinn and Catherine Macleod own and operate a nursery specializing in ornamental grasses and perennials in Kincardine, Ontario.Martin grew up working in his parent's greenhouse and graduated from a course in horticulture at Ottawa's Algonquin College in 1970. He first became interested in ornamental grasses on a trip to Germany, England and Holland, where he discovered how Europe's horticulturists worked with hardy ornamental grasses. Realizing the growing conditions were similar to those in Canada, he began experimenting and testing grasses. He now grows over 120 varieties and has introduced several new cultivars. Known locally as "the Grass Man", Martin is an enthusiastic teacher and lecturer.Born in Scotland, Catherine is a writer, artist, and producer. She has published poetry, essays, articles and several books. She has worked with a number of organizations as a communications specialist, including the National Film Board and the Ontario Federation of Labour, from whom she received the 1997 Culture & the Arts Award. She is a former board member of the Ontario Arts Council.Quinn, Martin is the author of 'Grass Scapes : Gardening with Ornamental Grasses', published 2003 under ISBN 9781552853436 and ISBN 1552853438.