News 2013
Parks, Plants, and People Recipient of an AHS Book Award!
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) selected Lynden's book Parks, Plants, and People has been selected as one of four recipients of the AHS’s 2010 Book Award. Each year, the AHS recognizes outstanding gardening books published in North America with its annual Book Award. Nominated books are judged by the AHS Book Award Committee on qualities such as writing style, authority, accuracy, and physical quality. The March/April issue of The American Gardener published news of the 2010 Book Award winners, and you can also read about it on the AHS website by clicking here.
Watch Lynden on the Martha Stewart Show
To watch a video of Lynden's appearance on the Martha Stewart Show on May 13th, click this link, then choose the "New York Parks" segment in the lower right of the screen. The show's theme is a celebration of New York City, and Lynden talks with Martha about the importance and benefits of beautiful public spaces. Other guests that day include Mayor Bloomberg and Ken Burns.
Links to Lynden's Speeches and Articles
Read the NY Times Book Review of Lynden's new book Parks, Plants, and People: Beautifying the Urban Landscape.
Click on the following links to read articles in Fine Gardening magazine on Lynden's approach to garden design, with pictures of her own garden in Sharon, CT:
Building Better Borders: Use plant combinations that focus on complementary colors, textures, and forms
Renovating the Ladies' Border at The New York Botanical Garden
Article on Tupelo Garden Club speech, February 20th - 22nd, 2008, in The Tupelo Daily Journal
