Hey all!
I live in BC, on Vancouver Island, and I recently got a job at a nursery/greenhouse that sells outdoor perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, etc. I have been working as a farmer for 5 years but I know almost nothing about gardening (aside from a brief stint as a landscaper). I can barely identify an iris, so I would qualify myself as an absolute beginner (though veggies, herbs, and some fruit trees I am passable with, when it comes to general knowledge).
My question is: do you know of any books or online resources that could help me learn the basics of ornamental plants/flowers/shrubs/trees? I need to learn their Latin names, general characteristics? Personally I am very interested in the history of cultivating plants, so if there's a historical aspect to the learning, I would consider it a bonus.
Any thoughts would be appreciated!
I live in BC, on Vancouver Island, and I recently got a job at a nursery/greenhouse that sells outdoor perennials, annuals, trees, shrubs, etc. I have been working as a farmer for 5 years but I know almost nothing about gardening (aside from a brief stint as a landscaper). I can barely identify an iris, so I would qualify myself as an absolute beginner (though veggies, herbs, and some fruit trees I am passable with, when it comes to general knowledge).
My question is: do you know of any books or online resources that could help me learn the basics of ornamental plants/flowers/shrubs/trees? I need to learn their Latin names, general characteristics? Personally I am very interested in the history of cultivating plants, so if there's a historical aspect to the learning, I would consider it a bonus.
Any thoughts would be appreciated!