Scott Calhoun
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Overview
5331 S. Civano Blvd. Tucson, Arizona 85747The author of five critically acclaimed gardening books, Scott speaks nationwide. Recent engagements include: Chicago Botanic Gardens, Denver Botanic Gardens, and The San Francisco Flower Show.
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Description
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 toHorticultur e magazine, writes a monthly garden column for Sunset magazine and freelances for numerous print publications including, American Gardener, Country Gardens, and Wildflower. Based in Tucson, Arizona, Scott designs gardens, writes, and lectures across the United States. Currently, he is working on a book about agave plant exploration and cuisine.
Topics
Waterwise
Xeriscaping
Locations
Anywhere, but my work is primarily in the western U.S.
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Audience Reviews
Desert Dessert
Christina from Phoenix, AZ - 08/16/2011 13:23:25
Scott knows how to make desert gardening appealing and delicious to the eye! His in depth knowledge of desert plants is truly wondrous and his charismatic personality brings excitement to all those who have the pleasure of hearing him!
Great speaker/great guy
greg corman from Tucson, AZ - 07/26/2010 23:50:49
Scott's presentations are always fun, friendly and well prepared. He's always exploring new ideas and practices and combines great design with pragmatism and functionality.
Scott's enthusiasm is catching and it's no wonder he's got "groupies" that come to every talk he gives in Tucson.
Excellent Presentations
Greg Starr from Tucson, AZ - 07/20/2010 21:08:31
I have seen Scott speak several times to audiences with a wide variety of knowledge and interest about desert plants and gardening in general, and he never fails to capture the imagination of the group. He is relaxed, witty and informative, and always a pleasure to listen to.
