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Public garden management [compiled by] Donald A. Rakow, Sharon A. Lee

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Author:
Rakow, Donald Andrew 1951-  Search this
Lee, Sharon A. 1944-  Search this
Physical description:
1 online resource (385 pages)
Type:
Electronic resources
Electronic books
Date:
2011
Notes:
Elecresource
Contents:
Foreword / Peter H. Raven -- Public Gardens and Their Significance. What Is a Public Garden? / Donald A. Rakow ; The History and Significance of Public Gardens / Christine Flanagan -- The Emerging Garden. Critical Issues in Starting a Public Garden / Robert Lyons ; The Process of Organizing a New Garden / Mary Pat Matheson ; Land Acquisition / Maureen Heffernan ; Designing for Plants and People / Iain M. Robertson -- Administrative Functions. Staffing and Personnel Management / Gerard T. Donnelly and Nancy L. Peske ; Volunteer Recruitment and Management / Arlene Ferris ; Budgeting and Financial Planning / Richard Piacentini and Lisa Macioce ; Fund-raising and Membership Development / Patricia Rich ; Earned Income Opportunities / Richard H. Daley ; Facilities and Infrastructure / Eric Tschanz ; Grounds Management and Security / Vincent A. Simeone -- Programmatic Functions. Public Gardens and Their Communities : The Value of Outreach / Susan Lacerte ; Formal Education for Students, Teachers, and Youth at Public Gardens / Patsy Benveniste and Jennifer Schwarz-Ballard ; Continuing, Professional, and Higher Education / Larry DeBuhr ; Interpreting Gardens to Visitors / Kitty Connolly ; Evaluation of Garden Programming and Planning / Julie Warsowe ; Public Relations and Marketing Communications / Leeann Lavin and Elizabeth Randolph ; Collections Management / David C. Michener ; Research at Public Gardens / Kayri Havens ; Conservation Practices at Public Gardens / Sarah Reichard -- Long-Term Initiatives. A Strategic Approach to Leadership and Management / Kathleen Socolofsky and Mary Burke ; Associations and Partnerships / Claire Sawyers ; Facility Expansion / Brian Holley ; The Shape of Gardens to Come / Paul B. Redman -- Appendix A : Factors in the Development and Management of Canadian Public Gardens / Melanie Sifton and David Galbraith -- Appendix B : The Importance of Plant Exploration Today / Paul W. Meyer -- Appendix C : Herbaria / Barbara M. Thiers -- Appendix D : Public Garden Archives / Sheila Connor -- Appendix E : The Library in a Public Garden / Rita M. Hassert -- Appendix F : Horticultural Therapy and Public Gardens / Karen L. Kennedy
Summary:
This professional reference and textbook shows how to develop, establish, manage and maintain a sustainable (both economically and environmentally) public garden. Written by thirty garden experts, the book offers practical coverage of the relevant topics, with supporting case studies that show how the information can be applied with the help of line drawings and photographs that assist in conveying critical information
Topic:
Gardens--Management  Search this
Public spaces  Search this
Gardening  Search this
Jardins--Gestion  Search this
Espaces publics  Search this
Jardinage  Search this
gardening  Search this
ARCHITECTURE--Landscape  Search this
GARDENING--Garden Design  Search this
GARDENING--Landscape  Search this
Data Source:
Smithsonian Libraries
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_sil_1156696