John Greenlee

John Greenlee has been creating grass ecologies in gardens of all sizes all over the United States and Canada since 1984. He owns Greenlee Nursery, the oldest grass nursery in California. He has appeared frequently on television and was named horticulturist of the year in 2002 by the Southern California Association of Horticulturists. His previous book is The Encyclopedia of Ornamental Grasses (Rodale 1992). He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in ornamental horticulture from Cal Poly, Pomona, California.

Upcoming events for John Greenlee

  • March 18: John Greenlee at Clovis Botanical Garden

    John Greenlee will talk about his book, American Meadow Garden. (contact: Anne Clemons, anneclemons4@sbcglobal.net)

  • March 26: San Francisco Flower Show

    John will speak about his book, American Meadow Garden, and sign books. (time: 1 p.m.; location: San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Dr., San Mateo, California; contact: Janet Endsley, 425-218-0108, janet@sfgardenshow.com)

Books by John Greenlee