Favourite Authors

Yesterday I went to Books and Company, here in Prince George, to attend a book signing. Barbara Raynment a well known local Master Gardener and owner of the former Birch Creek nursery, was officially releasing the second edition of her book, From The Ground Up A Horticultural Guide For Northern Gardeners.

Barb, describes her book as being the ultimate reference guide for zone 3 gardeners. What I like is her exhaustive collection of annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, listed by botanical name with descriptions of each one. The best part is her personal irreverent comments on each plant. Being a nursery owner Barb has had first hand experience with almost every one of these plants.

While I was there I picked up Betsy Trumpener’s, first book, The Butcher Of Penetang. Betsy is a local CBC radio journalist and fiction writer. I love this book. I love her immediate, edgy, detailed writing style. It grabs you by the hand and won't let go. I love the fact she writes about Northern BC, its people, the land and weather. Some of her stories are only half a page long but it doesn’t matter. It’s the writing that gets your attention.

If you've been meaning to buy these books I urge you to pick them up. Books and company is having a 20 % off sale. It ends tomorrow.