Stephanie Donaldson is an editor and garden author specializing in organic methods, and her expertise in organic gardening led to her co-authoring the Prince of Wales’s book The Elements of Organic Gardening – Prince Charles, the Royal Gardener, released by Kales Press in March 2007.[1][2]
Stephanie Donaldson | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Gardening |
| Subject | organic methods |
| Notable work | The Elements of Organic Gardening |
Biography edit
Donaldson's grandfather introduced her to gardening at age 5,[3] and she went on to become one of the first participants in WWOOF.[4]
Books edit
She has written 71 books with gardening titles including a book she co-wrote with the Prince of Wales.[5] This book, The Elements of Organic Gardening (2007) include outlining techniques for organic gardening which can be scaled down for any sized garden.[6] The book is illustrated with full-color photographs.[7] Much of her work centers on organic gardening[8] and the New York Times writes that "On the whole the book supports the argument for going organic."[2]
Earlier books, Country Containers (1999) and Dried Flower Gifts: Creating Decorative Arrangements (1995) were well reviewed by Library Journal.[9][10]
Other contributions edit
She is the contributing gardens editor of Country Living magazine (appointed April 2000)[11] and writes a garden blog.[12][13]
Donaldson is a trustee at Gardening for Disabled Trust.[14]
References edit
- ^ "The Elements of Organic Gardening". 4 September 2007 – via www.npr.org.
- ^ a b Elliott, Charles (23 August 2007). "Organic Looks Easy, if You've Got a Royal Staff". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Green scene: Lynne Allbutt". walesonline. 22 April 2011.
- ^ "45th birthday: one of the first WWOOFers reflects | WWOOF UK". wwoof.org.uk.
- ^ "The Elements of Organic Gardening". Publishers Weekly. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ Poquette, Bonnie L. (2007). "The Elements of Organic Gardening". Library Journal. 132 (13): 108 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Melchior, Caleb (December 2007). "Book Review – The Elements of Organic Gardening by HRH the Prince of Wales". BookPage.com. Retrieved 1 January 2020.
- ^ "Stephanie Donaldson". Garden Drum. Retrieved 30 December 2019.
- ^ O'Brien, Sue (1999). "Book Reviews: Science & Technology". Library Journal. 124 (13): 126 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Fairchild, Constand Ashmo (May 1995). "Book Reviews: Arts & Humanities". Library Journal. 120 (8): 92 – via EBSCOhost.
- ^ Benady, Alex. "MEDIA BRIEFS: Gregory and Donaldson join Country Living". www.prweek.com.
- ^ Donaldson, Stephanie. "Featured Articles". theenduringgardener.com. Retrieved 28 December 2019.
- ^ "How to grow perfect tomatoes". countryliving.com. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 27 December 2019.
- ^ "Introducing our tremendous Trustees". gardeningfordisabledtrust.org.uk.