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name: Scott Calhoun
about: Scott Calhoun explores backroads and backcountry in search of plants, gardens, architecture and food. Scott has writen five critically aclaimed gardening books. His first book, Yard Full of Sun, received the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award; his second title, Chasing Wildflowers, was awarded the Garden Writers Association 2008 Silver Book Award. Scott’s most recent titles include: Designer Plant Combinations; The Hot Garden; and Hot Pots. Scott is a Contributing Editor to Horticulture magazine, writes a monthly garden column for Sunset magazine and freelances for numerous print publications including, American Gardener, Fine Gardening, and Wildflower. Formerly the General Manager of Civano Nusery, Scott is now the principal of Scott Calhoun explores backroads and backcountry in search of plants, gardens, architecture and food. Scott has writen five critically aclaimed gardening books. His first book, Yard Full of Sun, received the 2006 American Horticultural Society Book Award; his second title, Chasing Wildflowers, was awarded the Garden Writers Association 2008 Silver Book Award. Scott’s most recent titles include: Designer Plant Combinations; The Hot Garden; and Hot Pots. Scott is a Contributing Editor to Horticulture magazine, writes a monthly garden column for Sunset magazine and freelances for numerous print publications including, American Gardener, Fine Gardening, and Wildflower. Formerly the General Manager of Civano Nusery, Scott is now the principal of Zona Gardens, LLC. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Scott designs gardens, writes, and lectures across the United States. Catch up with Scott at www.zonagardens.com. ...more