Giveaway: One Chance to Win Dirr’s Encyclopedia!

by Candice Peaslee, Marketing Associate on November 28, 2011

in Announcements, Bestsellers, Gardening Blogs, Giveaway, New Release

Update: Congratulations to our winner TC Connor! Thank you to all who entered.

I’m excited to announce that we’re having a giveaway for a copy of Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs!

All you have to do to enter is comment on this post by Friday, December 2nd, 4pm PST. Don’t miss out on a chance to win this book–it’s the horticultural publishing event of the year! We’ll also be Tweeting about the contest using the hashtag #dirrday, so make sure to follow us on Twitter.

From majestic evergreens to delicate vines and flowering shrubs, Dirr features thousands of plants with all the essential details for identification, planting, and care, plus full-color photographs showing a tree’s habit in winter, distinctive bark patterns, fall color, and more. In a class by itself for its quality of information, the best researched recommendations for hardiness in the industry, beautiful photography, and Dirr’s own preeminence as a master plantsman, Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a critical addition to any garden library.

Fine print: No purchase necessary. One winner will be chosen at random. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada, 18 years or older, as of 11/28/2011. Entries must be received by 4 p.m. Pacific Time on 12/2/2011. Void where prohibited.

Tagged as: gardening, giveaway

{ 396 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Elizabeth November 28, 2011 at 10:14 am: I would love to win this book for my husband! Thank you so much for the opportunity!
2 Clare November 28, 2011 at 10:18 am: I would love to win this book. Thanks Timber Press and Mr. Dirr.
3 Kat White November 28, 2011 at 10:21 am: This would be awesome to win!
4 missy allen November 28, 2011 at 10:24 am: i would love to have this book–i have so very much to learn about trees and shrubs and this would be an excellent way to do it! thank you for your giveaway.
5 Anna November 28, 2011 at 10:26 am: Just became a certified Master Naturalist, and this book would be fantastic for reference!
6 Susan in the Pink Hat November 28, 2011 at 10:33 am: Sign me up. I’m always game for a giveaway.
7 Tim Lee November 28, 2011 at 10:42 am: AWESOME!! Merry X-Mas to me!! fingers crossed…
8 Alice Richter November 28, 2011 at 10:44 am: Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs is a much needed and long overdue book. I am looking forward reading through it’s pages.
9 Lauren November 28, 2011 at 10:45 am: Sign me up to win the book Thanks!
10 Dave Kroske November 28, 2011 at 10:50 am: This is an awesome book. Would LOVE to win it. Thanks Timber Press and Mr. Dirr.
11 Ken McPheeters November 28, 2011 at 10:51 am: Like Dirr’s other books, this is likely to become a classic.
12 Aaron RIvera November 28, 2011 at 10:54 am: That is an awesome give-away!
13 D S Steward November 28, 2011 at 10:54 am: M.Dirt continues to be one of the very best! Ralston,Dirr, Shadow….what a team!
I also want this book! (Can’t forget F Hooks in that group)
14 Diane McCarthy November 28, 2011 at 10:56 am: I would love to read Dirr’s book!
15 Leanne Whitaker November 28, 2011 at 10:58 am: Looks like a great book for my gardening library!
16 Janis November 28, 2011 at 11:05 am: Would make a lovely Christmas present!
17 Erin @ The Impatient Gardener November 28, 2011 at 11:08 am: I’ve been waiting for this book and would love to win it!
18 Tia November 28, 2011 at 11:10 am: Great book … my older version is showing its age.
19 Rose November 28, 2011 at 11:11 am: We live by Dirr at our garden center, and would LOVE his new book!
20 suzanne November 28, 2011 at 11:11 am: This looks like a beautiful book and I’d love to win a copy!
21 Melody Morgan November 28, 2011 at 11:14 am: I THINK that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.
A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast;
A tree that looks at God all day,
And lifts her leafy arms to pray;
A tree that may in summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;
Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.
Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.
- Joyce Kilmner
22 Margaret Norton November 28, 2011 at 11:14 am: With this book, I could identify every tree and shrub at Dr. Dirr’s old house here in Urbana!
23 Autumn T. November 28, 2011 at 11:18 am: Would be an excellent and well-appreciated addition to my reference collection…I’m excited about the photos mentioned!
24 Garden Goddess November 28, 2011 at 11:19 am: Oh I would LOVE to win this book! This would not only be a good reference for my gardening, but if it has good photos–a great book to practice painting trees from as well. I hope I win, I hope I win… Thank you for hosting this great giveaway.
25 RCSmith November 28, 2011 at 11:29 am: Such a great reference! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
26 John November 28, 2011 at 11:29 am: Great book. would love to have one.

Have a great day,
John
27 bev rogers November 28, 2011 at 11:30 am: Would love to win the book; otherwise it’s asking for it for Christmas! Thanks!
28 Jen Y November 28, 2011 at 11:30 am: I learned about your site from ‘Our Little Acre’. What a great book! I have so many tree guides. I’d love to have all of them in one book. This looks like that kind of book & more. I hope I win!!!
29 Douglas E. Welch November 28, 2011 at 11:54 am: (Raising Hand) Why yes, i would LOVE a copy of this book. Thank you very much! (SMILE)
30 Joni Holland November 28, 2011 at 11:57 am: Gimme, gimme gimme. This would make a great addition to my library and my business. The one major weakness in my plant knowledge is tree id-ing! Help me!!
31 Alison November 28, 2011 at 11:58 am: I would love to win this book, it looks like a classic. I don’t know enough about trees, and this would help with that.
32 Barbara H. November 28, 2011 at 12:04 pm: I’d love to have this book. As a transplant from Oregon to Alabama, I need help identifying trees in my woods. Thanks for the opportunity.
33 Cortney Sannizzaro November 28, 2011 at 12:32 pm: This looks like a great update to the older copy. Good luck, everyone!
34 Beth Ann Daye November 28, 2011 at 12:45 pm: I need this book in the biggest way. It’s a wonderful book, I’m sure. Thank you.
35 Margarite November 28, 2011 at 12:55 pm: Nice! This ought to be in my library.
36 Cathy November 28, 2011 at 1:04 pm: I long to be able to identify more trees.
37 Loree November 28, 2011 at 1:09 pm: Looks like a good one…and would be just the right thing to press a few leaves too!
38 Barbara Crocker November 28, 2011 at 1:13 pm: I’ve wished for one of Dirr’s books for years. He is a treasure, what a wealth of knowledge! Please enter me in the drawing.
39 Janet, The Queen of Seaford November 28, 2011 at 1:21 pm: What a great addition this would be to my library of gardening books. Equally thrilled that I get to hear Dr. Dirr on Dec. 2 at USC Spartanburg.
40 Giacomo Guzzon November 28, 2011 at 1:22 pm: Well I try, who knows…would be great to win it…Greetings from Italy
41 Liz November 28, 2011 at 1:23 pm: I would love this book.
42 Cathy November 28, 2011 at 1:30 pm: I would love to be able to identify more trees.
43 Joyce November 28, 2011 at 1:33 pm: I’d love this book, have finished my master gardening training and still NEED to know MORE about TREES!!!!!
44 Lucie Martin November 28, 2011 at 1:38 pm: This book is on my Christmas list and I’ve been very good this year!
45 Nicky @dirtandmartinis November 28, 2011 at 1:39 pm: This book sounds like the perfect book to study and share with others. What a great giveaway!
46 Jonathan Poston November 28, 2011 at 1:44 pm: Thanks for the opportunity.
Jonathan
47 Lisa @ Life in Green November 28, 2011 at 1:47 pm: I’m sure a fantastic addition to any gardener’s library…and probably on the xmas lists of many this year, me included.
48 joene November 28, 2011 at 2:19 pm: Thanks for the chance to win Dirr’s new book.

Best,
Joene
49 Laura November 28, 2011 at 2:21 pm: That is one book I would love to own.

Thanks!
50 Michelle November 28, 2011 at 2:23 pm: I love a quality plant encyclopedia! Thanks for the chance to win this one.
51 Roger November 28, 2011 at 2:23 pm: Would be a great asset to my gardening here in Texas.
52 Marte November 28, 2011 at 2:23 pm: This book is on my Christmas list but no one will buy it for me! I would love to win!
53 Curbstone Valley Farm November 28, 2011 at 2:26 pm: A very generous giveaway. From what I’ve read of reviews of this book, this is definitely one to add to our shelf, whether we win or not!
54 Jennifer November 28, 2011 at 2:29 pm: I am not yet a gardener, but I love being able to identify trees whenever I go out on a walk and find that all sorts of viney, twiggy, and bark-y patterns find their way into my pottery.
55 Barbara Bibel November 28, 2011 at 2:30 pm: This is a wonderful reference source for anyone interested in gardening and nature.
56 Doug R November 28, 2011 at 2:31 pm: Sounds like a book I could use. Our yard could use the help!
57 Sharon DeJonge November 28, 2011 at 2:33 pm: I work at a wonderful nursery, so know this book would be a great asset to me and the whole garden community here! Go Michael Dirr!
58 Dennis I November 28, 2011 at 2:51 pm: That would be a awesome christmas present. A long overdue book.
59 Frances November 28, 2011 at 2:57 pm: I would LOVE to own this book! Please sign me up for the contest. Thank you.
60 Jan @TWOwomenANDaHOE November 28, 2011 at 2:58 pm: Would love, love, love this book!

May all your gardens grow,
Jan
61 Teresa O'Connor November 28, 2011 at 3:00 pm: Have heard a lot about this book! Would love to have my own copy. Thanks for the opportunity to enter… Teresa
62 Julie Adolf November 28, 2011 at 3:01 pm: I’ve been waiting for this amazing resource! Thank you for sponsoring this giveaway!
63 Lewis E. Ward, Figure in the Wood November 28, 2011 at 3:09 pm: Waiting to win this. Thank you for the opportunity to get a chance.
64 Kim Siegenthaler November 28, 2011 at 3:09 pm: My college Dirr is worn out! Need an updated copy! Thanks!
65 carolyn stanko November 28, 2011 at 3:11 pm: Would love this book.
66 Tom November 28, 2011 at 3:14 pm: Last time I had this book was the early ’90s. An essential reference for serious gardeners.
67 Janet Sweet November 28, 2011 at 3:18 pm: This is an AWESOME book – the “Tree Bible” is what we call it! Would love to have my own copy!
68 Lisa Simms November 28, 2011 at 3:20 pm: I have been in Urban Forestry for 17 years and have never owned a copy! I bought one for my staff, but that was all I could afford. So I’m putting it out there: I would love to win this book! Thank you!
69 Sue Gage Jennings November 28, 2011 at 3:31 pm: I would love to have a copy. I share information about responsible sustainable gardening with people all over the US and other countries too. I teach classes too and I always need resources.Thank you!!!
70 DeLene Stringer Oppelt November 28, 2011 at 3:40 pm: I would love to win this book! It would be great reference in the masters gardeners class
71 booksandgardens November 28, 2011 at 3:49 pm: I just attended a conference on tree care and would love to have a copy of this book to use as a reference.
72 Michel Leblanc November 28, 2011 at 3:49 pm: I have fond memories of the edition used well over a dozen years ago while taking a night-time class on Woody Plants at my local college. The wealth of information, when combined with the wisdom of my teacher, Ken Farr, who’s a renowned dendrologist here in my home town of Ottawa, Canada, made for a most memorable course! Oh, and the books also served a great press for collecting & drying leaves of various trees for one of my class projects too!!
73 Ellen Honeycutt November 28, 2011 at 4:30 pm: I would be so excited to win a copy of this spectacular new book!
74 WendyK November 28, 2011 at 4:34 pm: I’d love to win this book.It looks like an instant classic. Thanks for the giveaway.
75 Darlene Granberg November 28, 2011 at 4:45 pm: Another wonderful book by the two most dangerous sources….Timber Press and Mr. Dirr. I get so excited when a new “plant bible” comes out!
76 Carla Smith November 28, 2011 at 4:46 pm: I really need this book!
77 Karen Decker November 28, 2011 at 4:46 pm: This book is on my wish list! I’d love to win it.
78 Lisa Hansley November 28, 2011 at 5:07 pm: This would be a great addition to any gardener’s library! Would love one!
79 Rebecca November 28, 2011 at 5:17 pm: This looks amazing!
80 Kathy from Cold Climate Gardening November 28, 2011 at 5:58 pm: Mary Ann Newcomer sent me. I’d love to have a copy of my very own.
81 susan November 28, 2011 at 6:13 pm: Our son is a horticulture major. He could use this one!
82 jackie hiebert November 28, 2011 at 6:15 pm: Now there’s a book to own, or win!
83 Brenda Walton November 28, 2011 at 6:17 pm: I would love to win this book! We have 5 acres we are trying to replant after losing most of the “good” trees and shrubs in Katrina. I went from mostly shade to all sun and need help getting the right plants.
84 Catherine November 28, 2011 at 6:24 pm: This sounds like such a fabulous book, while I hope that I win it, I don’t think I can wait to look it over so I will have to see if it is at my local library asap! Thank you for such a great drawing!
85 Bettyjean Borger November 28, 2011 at 6:30 pm: This book would help me so much during my recent retirement 2011. I will be moving to MI after my home sells in FL to live with my son who lost his wife 2010.
He has a 15, 14, & 5 year old children.

The articial makes me really excited to know that when I move I will be able to continue my gardening in an area I know nothing about using Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs book. It sounds descriptive enough for me to understand.

Thank you for the chance to win.
86 Donna November 28, 2011 at 6:33 pm: Count me in. My current copy is worn out!
87 John M November 28, 2011 at 6:35 pm: Thanks for the opportunity to win this fine book!
88 Eric November 28, 2011 at 6:41 pm: Nothing gets me more excited then reading about trees, Dirr does it so well!
89 kathy November 28, 2011 at 6:45 pm: Oh it would be so tree ful wonderful
thank you
90 Bill Lampe November 28, 2011 at 7:32 pm: Cannot wait for this book. There is no greater authority on trees and shrubs!
91 Sherrie November 28, 2011 at 8:04 pm: Aw…the book. THEE book. By the guru of all plants and shrubs. Thank you, Mr. Dirr, Thank you.
92 Daniel Sweet November 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm: What a great book. I’ll have to invest in a copy if I’m not the lucky winner.
93 Janice Parker November 28, 2011 at 8:28 pm: It would be great to win this book. Mr Dirr’s books are always the best. Thanks
94 Katie November 28, 2011 at 8:44 pm: This book looks amazing!! It’s on my wishlist…great resource for all gardeners!
95 ED November 28, 2011 at 8:52 pm: This is the “go to” book at my work.
96 Sandra Daniels November 28, 2011 at 10:03 pm: Would love to have this book. Sure to be a classic.
97 Michael D. Barton November 28, 2011 at 10:10 pm: Would love this book!
98 karla November 28, 2011 at 10:57 pm: Another Dirr classic.
99 Carol Manahan November 28, 2011 at 11:03 pm: I’ve been wanting this book!
100 Lynne November 29, 2011 at 12:37 am: I’ve admired your books from afar for many years – to own a copy of my own would not only be a delight, but would help me understand my wild “Back 40″ (my backyard!).
101 Jane Hockaday November 29, 2011 at 2:25 am: I would love to be able to donate this book to the library of my favorite garden, the Louis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond VA.
102 Holly November 29, 2011 at 3:57 am: This sounds like a fabulous update to one of the best plant references ever written. I can’t wait to see it. Even in a time of always on, always instant, information overload, there are some books worth having, and this is one of them.
103 Renee November 29, 2011 at 4:37 am: I’m in, too!
104 Amy November 29, 2011 at 5:35 am: Our Nursery could put this book to good use! I will keep my fingers crossed!
105 Nancy November 29, 2011 at 6:03 am: This book would certainly be a special one. Michael Dirr is the go to source for tree ans woody information. It will be on many Christams lists.
106 Diane November 29, 2011 at 6:40 am: Would love to have his book! Thanks for the chance to win one.
107 Gary K. November 29, 2011 at 6:40 am: My dear wife Jenny,
Is such a plant lover and friend,
She would be as blessed as any,
To receive a gift so grand.
So to all the shrubs and trees
She could learn to name at hand,
I ask you bless her please,
With this book that will always stand,
To fill her heart with joy,
A wonderful gift it would be,
For my sweet wife Jenny who is so dear to me.
108 Kathy Bolton November 29, 2011 at 6:42 am: What a wonderful addition this would be to a Landscape Architects’ Library.
Thanks for the opportunity to win one. Very generous.
109 Felicia November 29, 2011 at 6:42 am: Groovy! Will you do a podcast with Professor Dirr about this book? I’ve enjoyed listening to the other Timber Press authors.
110 Judy November 29, 2011 at 6:45 am: This sounds like a fascinating and useful book. I need all the help I can get!
111 Betty November 29, 2011 at 6:47 am: I would love to win Dirr’s new book. Thanks for the opportunity to win a copy for myself.
112 Sandra Williams November 29, 2011 at 6:49 am: I have three other books by Michael Dirr. They are my favorite gardening books. His
descriptions and honest comments are the best and most reliable of any writer. I would love to add this newest book to my collection.
113 Gina B November 29, 2011 at 6:50 am: My copy of Dirr’s Trees and Shrubs is worn out! Would love the updated one!
114 Fran Sommerville November 29, 2011 at 6:50 am: The author is a terrific retired professor from the University of Georgia…..a wonderful book that I would be happy to own!
115 Lynn November 29, 2011 at 6:52 am: What a great present this would be!
116 mona November 29, 2011 at 6:54 am: This is a great giveaway…I would surely love to win a copy of this book…I have several of his books but not this one….thanks for this opportunity…
Mona
117 Julie November 29, 2011 at 6:55 am: Looks like a great book to add to my collection!
118 GardenMagik Melissa Allman November 29, 2011 at 6:56 am: How exciting! Someone is going to be SO happy! Ive been wanting this for a while -and now it is new and revised! I want the App too! Yall there is an app for this on itunes!
119 Susan November 29, 2011 at 6:56 am: Oh me, me! What a great idea – me, me!! Don’t forget – me.
120 Martha C November 29, 2011 at 6:59 am: When we built our home 46 years ago, we tried to save every tree, and have been blessed with shade (and leaves) since. We did our best at landscaping with hardy and beautiful shrubs. Now we are losing a number of trees and shrubs to disease and drought, and we MUST replace them. We need help to know what will be our best options, and we know Michael Dirr has the answers. We not only would love to have a copy of this book; we NEED it!
121 jen November 29, 2011 at 7:00 am: Really excited to give this a read!
122 Kathy Pavlik November 29, 2011 at 7:00 am: I’m always looking for more information on new trees and shrubs hardy to my site. I’d love the updated version.
123 Renee November 29, 2011 at 7:08 am: SO glad to see Dirr with photos! His manual is the bible, of course, but having a version with pix will be terrific! I always check the Manual first when I’m considering a new woody for the landscape.
124 Jennifer November 29, 2011 at 7:11 am: Thanks for a great giveaway! I would love to own this book!
125 Twyla November 29, 2011 at 7:13 am: My husband and I would enjoy this book. We live on three acres that use to be a cow and sheep pasture on our family farm. We have mature old oaks and hickory trees as well as many young trees we’ve planted over the 20 years we’ve live here. A book like this would be nice to have.
126 John J. Hamm November 29, 2011 at 7:13 am: I would love to add this book to my gardening library.
127 Frank Porterfield November 29, 2011 at 7:14 am: Dirr is the authority and best resource for plants. I rely on his information.
What a great gift for Christmas.
128 Robert Smith November 29, 2011 at 7:15 am: Dr. Dirr encourages people to “plant large trees” whenever they can. Looking forward to exploring Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs.
129 Robert Smith November 29, 2011 at 7:15 am: Dr. Dirr encourages people to “plant large trees” whenever they can. Looking forward to exploring Dirr’s Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs.
130 Linda WIlson November 29, 2011 at 7:23 am: I need this book! Must have-MUST have.
131 Barbara Donahue November 29, 2011 at 7:29 am: With hopes that it will be me, I’m sure whoever wins will love it!
132 AJ November 29, 2011 at 7:32 am: I would love to give this book a good home!
133 Lennie Conrad November 29, 2011 at 7:33 am: Nothing would be more exciting than to have Dr. Dirr’s book under my Christmas tree!
134 Kathryn Palmer November 29, 2011 at 7:34 am: Thanks for the opportunity to win such a useful book!
135 William Brimm November 29, 2011 at 7:38 am: When it comes to trees and shrubs, this book is the bible. I would love to win this.
136 Catherine November 29, 2011 at 7:43 am: Would love a copy of this book!
137 Pudge-alicious November 29, 2011 at 7:46 am: Great cover–clean, modern, and inviting (not like an encyclopedia at all!).
138 William November 29, 2011 at 7:47 am: What a prize!! I would love to win this book! In one fell swoop my Christmas shopping will be complete should I be the lucky winner! Good luck to all.
139 Ron Sikkema November 29, 2011 at 7:50 am: Dir’s was the plant bible we meditated on to help us through 3 years of plant ID.
140 Ann Evans November 29, 2011 at 7:53 am: O, just in time for a new shrub/tree garden area!
141 Dottie Kerr November 29, 2011 at 8:03 am: Wow! I would love to win this book. My husband got a specialization in “Why Trees Matter” through our State Master Gardener program. What a great gift. He loves Michael Dirr!
142 Melanie November 29, 2011 at 8:08 am: My husband would love this book!
143 alan l. foust November 29, 2011 at 8:11 am: This book would be a great addition to anyones liberary…I would love to own this book, such a great asset to anyone who works with trees an shrubs….ALF
144 TC Conner November 29, 2011 at 8:12 am: I’ve recently developed an extreme fondness for the large woody plants we all know as trees and shrubs. I’m especially attracted to trees as I used to climb them quite often as a boy. This encyclopedia would be well loved here!
145 Thames November 29, 2011 at 8:13 am: Anything recommended by the Grump is on my must have list!
146 Marianne November 29, 2011 at 8:13 am: I’d love to have this book, I’m a beginner gardener, new to the area I’m in now, could use all the help I can get!! Just retired on disability so this book would be awesome to help me learn!!!
147 amanda November 29, 2011 at 8:14 am: This is such a great book! I need another one, mine is falling apart!
148 Benjamin Vogt November 29, 2011 at 8:20 am: Yo count me in! I likes da trees and bushes and plants.
149 Doug Grimes November 29, 2011 at 8:22 am: What a great book and great idea. A lot of information and less industry jargon.
150 Tammy November 29, 2011 at 8:25 am: If the Grumpy Gardener said it is a good book then it must be a good book.
151 Traci November 29, 2011 at 8:26 am: I would love for Santa to add this book to my stocking this year!
152 Frankie November 29, 2011 at 8:27 am: Dr. Dirr’s books are so well written and researched. I have checked out his books often from the library. Would love to have a copy of this book.
153 Linda November 29, 2011 at 8:28 am: I would love to win this book! I’m the chair of a committee for campus beautification – this would be an excellent resource for suggested trees and shrubs – even in the Texas panhandle!
154 Vickie November 29, 2011 at 8:31 am: As a new homeowner with a completely empty yard, I am learning all that I can about gardening in general. Winning this book would be an amazing opportunity for me to gain some valuable information. Thank you!
155 Faye November 29, 2011 at 8:36 am: My brother just bought a large piece of property in Georgia and is looking for just the right trees to plant. This book would be the ideal Christmas gift for him! Thank you for the opportunity to win.
156 Susan November 29, 2011 at 8:37 am: I can’t possibly keep all this info in my head (no matter that my husband calls me a know-it-all), so I really need and want this book. Thanks for offering it.
157 John Steves November 29, 2011 at 8:41 am: this is a great book! I’d love to win one!
158 Sharon McMahan November 29, 2011 at 8:41 am: Would be an excellent addition to my gardening library!
159 Sandra Jonas November 29, 2011 at 8:42 am: Yes please enter me for this sensational book.
160 Lu November 29, 2011 at 8:42 am: New to north Georgia, and I have killed almost every plant known to mankind and available from my local Lowes and the Depot….even the nurseries kind of giggle when they see me approach. Please, HELP!!!! This book will make the world a lot greener, especially in my neighborhood.
161 Johannafaye Gannon November 29, 2011 at 8:50 am: Would love to win this book as we are re-landscaping our back yard and need help in choosing colorful fall trees and shrubs. Thank you!
162 Leslie November 29, 2011 at 8:52 am: What a neat contest!
Thanks!
163 jer November 29, 2011 at 8:56 am: The app for iphone is just as awesome!
164 Jeavonna Chapman November 29, 2011 at 8:57 am: Great prize. Love books, love trees, love books about trees.
165 Donna G November 29, 2011 at 8:59 am: This would be a wonderful addition to my garden reference library! Thank you for giving one away!
166 Robyn Brown November 29, 2011 at 9:00 am: I LOVE Timber Press! My old Dirr book cover is coming off from so much use. We use it at the garden center constantly for info.
167 Brock Tingey November 29, 2011 at 9:03 am: Another fine book from Timber Press. This is the go to guide for woody plant information. Thanks for having such great contests!
168 Janet November 29, 2011 at 9:16 am: Like everyone else, i would love to have this book. Thanks for the opportunity to win it.
169 Kenn Alan Gann November 29, 2011 at 9:17 am: This looks like a great book for my Dirr collection. Hydrangeas, Viburnums, Plant Propagation, etc. I have most of his and reference them whenever I write on the subjects for my regular monthly columns. I would love to review this book publicly. Thanks, Steve Bender for linking me to this book. -Kenn
170 john markowski November 29, 2011 at 9:17 am: I will trade in my two children for a copy of this book! Thank you for running the contest.
171 Kate November 29, 2011 at 9:19 am: I would love this book! Then I can comfortably find many trees and shrubs to make my garden special and lovely while living under the thumb of a nosy HOA!
172 Susan Temple November 29, 2011 at 9:21 am: Dr. Dirr’s books on Viburnams is one of my favorites. Would love to have this one!!
173 Gray Johnson November 29, 2011 at 9:24 am: I don’t think I can beat Melody Morgan’s comment…………but still, I want this book! Please, pick me! Pick Me!
174 R V James November 29, 2011 at 9:24 am: I would love to win this book
175 Ed Walker November 29, 2011 at 9:27 am: I surely would love to win this text.
176 Terri Barnes November 29, 2011 at 9:28 am: I NEED this book – I’m always looking for new cultivars of Kudzu, privit and bush honeysuckle and this book will lead me in the right direction!
177 Evan November 29, 2011 at 9:30 am: COOOOOL!
178 M Berkley November 29, 2011 at 9:31 am: trade you a beer for a book!
179 Heather Wheatley November 29, 2011 at 9:38 am: I miss my copy. Silly me . . . gave it away! On my list to replace after Christmas. Thanks for the reminder. It is a wealth of information. Hey, Happy Holidays everyone!
180 Sharon November 29, 2011 at 9:44 am: I would be so happy to present this wonderful book to myself for Christmas, since no one else loves me enough to do so!
181 Celina November 29, 2011 at 9:49 am: what a great giveaway!
182 mshaddix November 29, 2011 at 9:50 am: As a UGA grad and wife of a tree and shrub nurseryman, I would LOVE to add this to our well-worn library!
183 rob November 29, 2011 at 9:50 am: I would love to give this a home with me!
thanks
r
184 Brenda Addington November 29, 2011 at 9:58 am: Awesome book! Would love to have this! Thanks for the opportunity!
185 Laurie November 29, 2011 at 10:09 am: Christmas could come early!!!
186 Linda November 29, 2011 at 10:09 am: This book would be great for me. Being a newbie, I don’t want to commit any more crepe murder and also, never to buy another Brearford pear tree again!
187 Greg Ferguson November 29, 2011 at 10:11 am: I have easily two dozen Timber Press books in my personal library. Amazing range of plants and subjects. This book would be amazing to own.
188 courtney November 29, 2011 at 10:13 am: i just bought a house with a variety of trees and shrubs and this book would be so great in helping me nurture these plants and keep them alive and healthy!
189 Janis H. Williams November 29, 2011 at 10:18 am: Dr. Dirr is the rock star of Horticulture, and I use his books as reference often. I would LOVE to add this newest book to my own reference library.
Thank you for this opportunity to win it!
190 Vina November 29, 2011 at 10:19 am: This would be a great gift for my friend who’s studying landscape design!
191 Suzie November 29, 2011 at 10:25 am: That would be a great book for my husband.
192 Diana G November 29, 2011 at 10:29 am: I would love to win this book, i have a older version that is personally signed by Dirr when I met him early in my career and continue to hold his information superior over other books I have read and referenced.
Thanks!
193 Nancy Lee November 29, 2011 at 10:32 am: Looks like a great reference for a new Georgian.
194 Patrick Murray November 29, 2011 at 10:35 am: My old version of this book is now on its third repair with clear packing tape, as it is litterally falling apart from use. I have taken to placing the tags of cultivars that I plant on my property in the book so I can remember what I actually have, thus making reading it an adventure. Love Dirr’s work. MOst healpful book I have ever owned…
195 Terry November 29, 2011 at 10:35 am: Keeping my fingers crossed!
196 leslie orr November 29, 2011 at 10:43 am: Windyglen

We all have a place we hold in our hearts,
A place in someway our roots did start
Roots run deep, I have come to know
Windyglen taught me so

Sycamore, Cedar, Fruit, Dogwood, Magnolia, Beech and Oak
They each have memories to offer

The Sycamore with lacy bark,
Reaching to the sky
Shading the house
More and more as the years went by

The Cedars stand guard at the lane
Watching us come and go
Providing birds with berries blue bright
And shelter, for nests and cold nights

The Fruit trees would bloom each year,
Never quite sure how much they would bear
Cherries, Apples, Pears and Plums
Turned out in jars to be shared

Dogwoods dotted the wood’s edge
White blossoms tinged in pink
Calling her to venture in
So it’s secrets she could hold dear

Magnolia watched out back,
Unfurling its flowers and sharing it’s scent
Never lasting very long
Bruising at the slightest touch

Beeches dot the woods,
Giving a smooth grey canvase for lover’s
Young and old alike
To immortalize their love

Oaks were abundant
red and white east and west
Giving her wood for her fire
Sharing acorns with friend and foe

She loved the place called Windyglen
We all know this to be true
But even more then it, she loved me and you
197 Liza November 29, 2011 at 10:51 am: WOW! This would be an awesome early Christmas present!
198 leslie orr November 29, 2011 at 10:52 am: Windyglen

We all have a place we hold in our hearts,
A place in someway our roots did start
Roots run deep, I have come to know
Windyglen taught me so
Sycamore, Cedar, Fruit, Dogwood, Magnolia, Beech and Oak
They each have memories to offer
The Sycamore with lacy bark,
Reaching to the sky
Shading the house
More and more as the years went by
The Cedars stand guard at the lane
Watching us come and go
Providing birds with berries blue bright
And shelter, for nests and cold nights
The Fruit trees would bloom each year,
Never quite sure how much they would bear
Cherries, Apples, Pears and Plums
Turned out in jars to be shared
Dogwoods dotted the wood’s edge
White blossoms tinged in pink
Calling her to venture in
So it’s secrets she could hold dear
Magnolia watched out back,
Unfurling its flowers and sharing it’s scent
Never lasting very long
Bruising at the slightest touch
Beeches dot the woods,
Giving a smooth grey canvase for lover’s
Young and old alike
To immortalize their love
Oaks were abundant
red and white east and west
Giving her wood for her fire
Sharing acorns with friend and foe
She loved the place called Windyglen
We all know this to be true
But even more then it, she loved me and you
199 Melissa November 29, 2011 at 10:57 am: Currently half way through my Landscape Architecture masters; would LOVE this book to start off my career!
200 Jack November 29, 2011 at 10:58 am: With a degree in Forestry, I have migrated over to Urban-Landscaping interest. I first saw Dirr on HGTV on Gardener’s Diary, I was blown away. With my other interest in College football, I am amazed by Coach Dooley’s garden and his friendship with Dirr.

thanks for the consideration.
201 Peggy McGuire November 29, 2011 at 10:58 am: This is the “go to” reference book which has been mentioned in almost every landscape lecture I have ever attended. I would love to add it to my collection.
202 Alison S. November 29, 2011 at 11:04 am: I would love to win this book. It’s an essential for any library.
203 Cathy Lehmann November 29, 2011 at 11:06 am: This is such a great giveaway! I’m so excited!
204 Dawn November 29, 2011 at 11:12 am: Whoa! A new one! I would love to add this book to my collection. Love the Manual of Woody Landscape Plants but Steven Bender really did a good job of promoting this one for you! Oh! and I’m really NOT above beggin’. Have a happy day y’all! ~smile~
205 Bryan November 29, 2011 at 11:17 am: This would make a great Christmas present … For me…
206 cathy November 29, 2011 at 11:18 am: I would love to have this book!
207 Iris November 29, 2011 at 11:19 am: can hardly wait to study this… thanks for the chance…!!
208 Kathleen November 29, 2011 at 11:22 am: How great it would be to win this book, a must have! Good Luck All
209 Helen at Toronto Gardens November 29, 2011 at 11:26 am: The only thing that might nudge my well-thumbed 1990 Dirr manual off my bookshelf would be this shiny new edition.
210 arthur katz November 29, 2011 at 11:28 am: I would enjoy this book.
211 Liz Krieg November 29, 2011 at 11:31 am: I wore out my very old first Dirr – Manual of Woody Landscape Plants around 1989. It had been out with me on many an adventure. I replaced it with a 1990 reprint and gave my older copy to a student. I still have my 2nd copy, also I have Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs – All of which I use relentlessly. Dirr is “the WORD”.
212 Rhonda Fleming Hayes November 29, 2011 at 11:36 am: That would be lovely.
213 Emma November 29, 2011 at 11:39 am: What a great holiday gift!
214 Judy November 29, 2011 at 11:43 am: What a generous offer. Thank you!
215 Carol Eubanks November 29, 2011 at 11:46 am: Thank you for the opportunity to win this book. I’m a new-ish gardener always looking to improve.
216 Gracie November 29, 2011 at 11:46 am: I could use this as I have ambitious plans for transforming my garden into something that deserves the title.
217 Shannon Currey November 29, 2011 at 12:00 pm: Dirr knows woodies. Would be without it, and this update is a must have. Thanks for sponsoring the giveaway!
218 jenni o November 29, 2011 at 12:01 pm: I would love to own this book!
219 Brenda November 29, 2011 at 12:01 pm: I would love to have this book so I can id trees! It also would be a great doorstop because Steve Bender says it weighs a ton!!!
Thank you!!!
220 mike November 29, 2011 at 12:04 pm: in
221 Nicole Wisniewski November 29, 2011 at 12:07 pm: What a great book! There isn’t a tree that I don’t love!
222 gardengeri November 29, 2011 at 12:11 pm: I have all Mike Dirr’s books including the slim first edition of the Manual of Woody Plant ID from back in the 70s, so can hardly wait to see this new one!
223 Paul D. November 29, 2011 at 12:26 pm: Thanks!
224 Gardener's Sis November 29, 2011 at 12:26 pm: What a great opportunity. My sister is a master gardener and she would love this!
225 vikki November 29, 2011 at 12:29 pm: would love to receive this book and add it to my gardening library.
226 Cynthia November 29, 2011 at 12:29 pm: Dirr is the industry standard for professionals and is used in teaching. Looking forward to seeing a new edition.
227 Christine November 29, 2011 at 12:31 pm: What a kind offer. Thank you for the opportunity, from a gardener in the midwest.
228 Barbara Whipple November 29, 2011 at 12:37 pm: My older copy is just about ready to fall apart because I use it so often, so a brand new book, with all the up-to-date information too, would be wonderful!
229 bob gilmartin November 29, 2011 at 12:42 pm: New gardener so that book sure would be helpfull
230 Debbie November 29, 2011 at 12:47 pm: I use my copy of the current edition all the time when I visit clients. Thanks for the opportunity to win the latest edition.
231 Eileen November 29, 2011 at 1:00 pm: This book will get dog-eared at my house!
232 WillieRitchie November 29, 2011 at 1:08 pm: ah the dirrtionary..love it!!
233 WillieRitchie November 29, 2011 at 1:10 pm: I want the dirrtionary please!!
234 Carole Lenzi November 29, 2011 at 1:10 pm: I am an amateur landscaper. This book would greatly expand my knowledge and hopefully save me from some of the horrible mistakes I have made.
235 Kerrie Hoover November 29, 2011 at 1:12 pm: I would love a new Dirr I got mine in college (text book) and it no longer has a cover on it =(
I still use it but mine has only ink drawings for pictures and lots of notes and highlighter from work and college. I would love to have a new edition with real pictures and no notes on the pages .
236 Justin Davidson November 29, 2011 at 1:15 pm: I would love it!
237 Natasha K November 29, 2011 at 1:25 pm: I would love to win this book!!!
238 Karen November 29, 2011 at 1:29 pm: Would love to win Dr Dirr’s Encyclopedia!
239 Audrey Akerly November 29, 2011 at 1:41 pm: Dr. Dirr is the very best…would be wonderful to win his book.

Thank You
240 Pamela H November 29, 2011 at 1:56 pm: Oh boy, do I ever want this! My old Dirr is really old!
241 joel adler November 29, 2011 at 2:08 pm: Sure,love to have a copy
242 Donna Dastic November 29, 2011 at 2:15 pm: I would love have this book – I’m moving from zone 9b to zone 7 and have a entire new world of gardening and landscaping to learn about! My own Dr. Dirr! What a gift it would be!
243 Vicky November 29, 2011 at 2:16 pm: Here’s to hoping I’ll be the one.
244 Valerie Sikkema November 29, 2011 at 2:18 pm: Oh, I would love to have this book. We used an earlier version as a textbook in University, but I gave it away. If I don’t win, I might just have to put it on my Christmas list…
245 karen kennedy November 29, 2011 at 2:58 pm: This would make a great addition to my horticulture collection along with other of Dr. Dirr’s books. Thanks Timber Press
246 kinglett November 29, 2011 at 3:04 pm: What a wonderful gift for the winter gardener to enjoy during these winter months.
247 David Poston November 29, 2011 at 3:05 pm: In
248 Julie Wild November 29, 2011 at 3:06 pm: What a great Christmas present this would be indeed!
249 Joyce November 29, 2011 at 3:34 pm: I’m IN!!! This is a great book! Thanks for doing this.
250 Lyn November 29, 2011 at 3:47 pm: Always wanted this book!
251 Becky Shenk November 29, 2011 at 3:54 pm: This would be a great addition to my library of gardening books.
252 Shadz November 29, 2011 at 4:01 pm: Pick me, pick me. I’m nuts about trees and shrubs.
253 Cat Dobsong the from November 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm: I am re-landscaping the front yard of my new house. This book would be invaluable!
254 Kathy Henry November 29, 2011 at 5:10 pm: Thanks for the opportunity to win a great reference!
255 Marie November 29, 2011 at 5:29 pm: My Dirr has been taped up for years. Pages are starting to come out.
256 Lyn November 29, 2011 at 5:54 pm: This is the perfect addition to my Christmas list! I have a copy of the older book and can’t wait to see this one!
257 Robby D November 29, 2011 at 5:58 pm: One of my biggest thrills was to meet and listen to Dirr!! So much to learn, so much to teach! And so much to plant! This book has been on my wish list for too long!
258 Robby D November 29, 2011 at 5:58 pm: One of my biggest thrills was to meet and listen to Dirr!! So much to learn, so much to teach! And so much to plant! This book has been on my wish list for too long!
259 Deborah November 29, 2011 at 6:35 pm: Oh, wow! My own copy of Dirr’s! I would love this – when I was just starting in gardening, I used to commandeer the garden center’s old copy for days at a time!
260 Carol November 29, 2011 at 7:02 pm: Would love to spend all winter curled up with a good read like this !
261 Heather Dunbar November 29, 2011 at 7:15 pm: Ditto on the Joyce Kilmer poem. I need to know more about trees and I am ready to read.
262 chris November 29, 2011 at 7:27 pm: sounds like a great book… Hope I win
263 Ernest W. Wright November 29, 2011 at 7:36 pm: Dr. Dirr’s book would be an awesome addition to my growing knowledge of landscaping with trees and shrubs. It will be a blessing to win it.
264 Dianna K. November 29, 2011 at 7:55 pm: OOOHHHHHHH, I hope I win!!!
265 Jo Ellen Roe November 29, 2011 at 8:01 pm: I would live to have this book. I live on a piece of land that has about 50 trees, and we plant a few more each year. Clearly this would be a great reference to have.
266 Mary Reid November 29, 2011 at 8:10 pm: All of his books are wonderful. Thanks Timber Press and Dr. Dirr.
267 Anne Boykin November 29, 2011 at 8:32 pm: Thanks for the opportunity to win!
268 Kathy November 29, 2011 at 9:01 pm: We recently bought our “dream home” and are having fun planting a nice big yard with trees, shrubs, and flowers. We are lovers of all trees, provide habitats for the birds, bees, and butterflies. Our collection of books is always growing, so this Encyclopedia of Trees would certainly have a warm habitat on our bookcase!
269 Judith D November 29, 2011 at 9:13 pm: As a gardener, this book is a MUST! Thanks for the opportunity!
270 NewTreeGuy November 29, 2011 at 9:25 pm: I’ve always been jealous of my friend Tom who has an older edition of this marvelous tome. I’d love to best him in something arboreal
271 Brian M. November 30, 2011 at 3:19 am: I’d love to win this, I’ve heard about it my whole gardening life!
272 Bill Ferrell November 30, 2011 at 3:58 am: Looks like a fantastic book. Would love this for Christmas!!
273 Carlos Somoza November 30, 2011 at 6:59 am: Looks like a great addition to any design office’s library.
274 Rebecca Francisco November 30, 2011 at 7:11 am: I am so excited for this book! I have the Manual of Woody Landscape Plants, but WOW, this looks amazing!
275 steve c November 30, 2011 at 7:23 am: this would be a great book for this winter
276 Karen Jacobs November 30, 2011 at 7:24 am: This would make an excellent addition to my local library where everyone could benefit.
277 Laura Thomas November 30, 2011 at 8:30 am: This looks like a great garden text! Fingers crossed!
278 Jan @ Thanks for today. November 30, 2011 at 8:47 am: I would love to add this book to my (tiny) library of tree-related books. Becoming a master gardener, I am taking a big interest in ID’ing trees but I could use a more thorough resource!
279 Brenda Green November 30, 2011 at 8:49 am: This book sounds great! I’d love to add it to my collection.
280 Susan Marks November 30, 2011 at 9:05 am: Yay! Dirr is my plant yogi–his books are my go-to!!
281 K November 30, 2011 at 9:10 am: Timber Press is the best.
282 Suzanne November 30, 2011 at 9:35 am: I would love to copy of this book1
283 Larry Guerra November 30, 2011 at 9:55 am: I enjoy gardening and would love to have a copy of the book.
284 Amy C November 30, 2011 at 10:15 am: Would love to win this book – it’s gorgeous! Only question is (since I know a few people who would love it for xmas), if I could actually bear to part with it myself!
285 Ashley K November 30, 2011 at 10:19 am: That books sounds amazing! I’d love to have it
286 Hayden November 30, 2011 at 10:20 am: I’d love to add a tree and shrub reference book to my growing collection of plant books. Guess it can’t hurt to enter. Merry Christmas!
287 Mari Lane Gewecke November 30, 2011 at 10:38 am: I have Dirr’s Manual of Woody Landscape Plants and would love to add this new one to my collection of Timber Press books.
288 Jennifer November 30, 2011 at 11:02 am: I would love to own this reference book!
289 CannedAm November 30, 2011 at 11:05 am: *want*
290 Julie November 30, 2011 at 11:14 am: Trees are my favorite plant of all! I would love to have the guide to their winter identifications up here in the Mountains of NC in a Zone 5.
I have had many books for reference but seem to have loaned them all to friends and am missing a good reference guide! Thank
291 Whitney November 30, 2011 at 11:15 am: This is on my xmas list. Would love to win it!!
292 Pete Bainbridge November 30, 2011 at 11:24 am: My wife has used “Hardy Trees and Shrubs” as her garden bible for years. I’d love to win a copy of the new book for her.
293 Janis November 30, 2011 at 11:44 am: Would love to squeeze this book into my library!
294 ann caudle November 30, 2011 at 11:50 am: I’m dying to hold this book in my hands! Not only will it help with my garden renovation but my botanical illustration students will be able to use it as a reference to identify what they draw.
295 Christy November 30, 2011 at 11:50 am: Looks like a great book!
296 Susan Knorr November 30, 2011 at 12:23 pm: Just took a trip to an area where I didn’t know the trees (northern California). I wanted this book! It’s frustrating to think, “That’s almost, but not quite, like something I know. what is it?” and not have an answer.
297 Cindy at enclos*ure November 30, 2011 at 12:39 pm: I love the old edition — so useful and often funny.
298 Nancy Rench November 30, 2011 at 1:02 pm: This sound like a book I would use often.
299 Melissa E November 30, 2011 at 1:21 pm: They mention this book all of the time on the garden talk show on our local public radio station, it sounds so handy!
300 Bryan D. November 30, 2011 at 1:41 pm: I’m a huge fan of Dirr’s other books and especially his recent iphone app. His newest book would make a great addition to my collection!
301 carolyn mullet November 30, 2011 at 2:44 pm: Count me in. Dirr’s simply the best.
302 Martha Tate November 30, 2011 at 3:53 pm: Have totally worn out my copy of Dr. Dirr’s Manual of Woody Landscape Plants. I love the fact that he visited some iconic gardeners and was always so kind and supportive of their gardens. The Hydrangea Lady, Penny McHenry, is now deceased, but his other fan (I think the feeling is mutual) is 95-year-old Margaret Moseley, who has a great collection of viburnums (along with lots of other shrubs). Dr. Dirr would be so proud of Hydrangea ‘Twist N Shout’ in Margaret’s garden.
303 Diana November 30, 2011 at 4:13 pm: This would be the perfect Christmas gift for my master gardener mother-in-law!
304 Sylvia November 30, 2011 at 4:18 pm: Dirr has been building on his success and providing more and more information with each new publication. I especially love his candid opinions on plants! Would love to have THIS publication as the base for the app Tree and Shrub Finder.
305 Kate Butler November 30, 2011 at 4:22 pm: It would be miraculous to win this book.
306 Lisa Gray November 30, 2011 at 5:27 pm: I really, really want that book. Pretty please?
307 Glennda November 30, 2011 at 6:34 pm: Can my garden library house one more book by Dr. Dirr? Me thinks the answer is, “Yes, please!” Thank you, Timber Press, for publishing his great works.
308 Christine Colley November 30, 2011 at 6:48 pm: I would LOVE to have Dr. Dirr’s book. I have already gone through (that is used until the books fell apart) two of his Trees and Shrubs Guide. Thank god for the IPAD version which shouldn’t fall apart. I met Dr. Dirr and his wife at the 2010 ASLA convention in Washington, DC. He couldn’t have been nicer.
309 Katrina November 30, 2011 at 6:50 pm: I had to use this book for my woody plants course in college. I probably would have used it more if it had this cool cover!
310 Denise November 30, 2011 at 6:59 pm: This book would make my Christmas and liven up the long winter!
311 Wehaf November 30, 2011 at 7:19 pm: Would this help me identify all the mystery plants in my backyard?
312 Naomi Goodman November 30, 2011 at 9:17 pm: I would love an updated version of this indispensable bible!
313 Renee G November 30, 2011 at 11:33 pm: Would love to have a copy of this book.
rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com
314 Barbara December 1, 2011 at 12:03 am: Michael Dirr is my hero! I’d love to replace my worn-out copy of Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs.
315 Jim Murrain December 1, 2011 at 2:15 am: Wow, this looks to be an amazing achievement. And finally in color, I’ll have to wash the soil off my hands very well before I open this book the first few hundred times.
316 Glen December 1, 2011 at 6:26 am: A great addition, indeed!
317 diana December 1, 2011 at 6:38 am: I still have my Dirr Woody Plants textbook fom college and his Hardy Trees and Shrubs book but I’d love to win his newest book!!
318 Stephanie December 1, 2011 at 6:39 am: Would like to had this book to my collection!
319 Vincent Vizachero December 1, 2011 at 7:03 am: Holy hydrangeas, I want this book!
320 Heather December 1, 2011 at 7:14 am: Gah, I would use the heck out of this book!!!!!
321 AMB December 1, 2011 at 7:17 am: Looks like Dirr has done it again! Another valuable addition to my reference shelf.
322 faye December 1, 2011 at 8:24 am: Dirrs’ books are the best!
323 Carol Coleman December 1, 2011 at 8:44 am: I would love to have this book for my collection. What a wonderful book to be added to any garden as a source of reference. Carol
324 Rebecca M December 1, 2011 at 9:23 am: This would be a great gift!
325 Jean December 1, 2011 at 9:33 am: Eek, gotta have it!
326 Karon Miller December 1, 2011 at 9:41 am: Just what my book shelf needs.
Karon Miller
2715 S. 11 St
Grand Forks,
ND 58201
327 Jennifer December 1, 2011 at 9:55 am: I’ve always, always wanted this book, but could never, ever justify spending that kind of money…even though my job involves tree identification, I just can’t swing the price of this book. I would be beyond excited, and grateful, if I were to be so lucky as to actually have my OWN copy of this!!!!
Thank you so much for this opportunity!
328 John December 1, 2011 at 10:00 am: Im a big fan of Mr. Dirrs –Id love to own the book! winning it would be even better. Thank you. John
329 Marisa December 1, 2011 at 10:15 am: This book would be a wonderful early Christmas present!!!
330 Nicki December 1, 2011 at 10:23 am: My fingers and toes are crossed! :-}
331 Margaret Hunter December 1, 2011 at 10:40 am: This book will be my go-to reference.
332 jess s December 1, 2011 at 11:14 am: I really hope I win! It’s a fabulous tome.
333 Justin Ivy December 1, 2011 at 11:18 am: Ooh! Pick me!
334 Karen Perrine December 1, 2011 at 11:22 am: I would love to have this book! I have a small hillside to fill, and want to do so in an informed manner.
335 Paul December 1, 2011 at 11:29 am: This would make a fantastic Christmas gift for my sustainable landscape designing wife!!!
336 Linda Karr December 1, 2011 at 11:29 am: I love all kinds of trees, but mostly those native to the Pacific Northwest. I began to appreciate trees as a kid as my father, as a hobby, collected seeds, mostly those of Douglas Fir and really blue spruce. He grew these seeds into the many trees that now are 30 to 45 years old that have reforested my small acreage in NE WA state.
337 Robin December 1, 2011 at 11:31 am: I can’t wait for this book! Every Dirr book I have is well worn, spine crumbling, highlighted, dog-eared and still I hold them together and use them all the time. The Dirr app is worth every penny I spent on it, and frankly I don’t know how I survived so long without it. Now, I just gotta get my hands on this new one! Thanks!
338 Pameal December 1, 2011 at 12:06 pm: Need all the help I can get to improve my trees & shrubs; hope I win
339 Wendy Coultry December 1, 2011 at 12:10 pm: I would love to win this book! Thank you!
340 Brian N. King December 1, 2011 at 12:48 pm: My Dirr books are getting old, I could use a new one! Thanks
341 Regina December 1, 2011 at 1:05 pm: Would love to add this to my library. Thanks for offering it as a prize.
342 Andy P December 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm: Would love to win this!
343 JennyOH December 1, 2011 at 1:23 pm: I would love to win this for my mom!
344 Tyler December 1, 2011 at 1:53 pm: I love Dirr’s books!! We call it the bible!
345 Victoria December 1, 2011 at 1:59 pm: Great looking book!
346 Shane December 1, 2011 at 2:16 pm: Dirr’s books are great. Definitely the “bibles” in my horticulture classes!
347 professorroush December 1, 2011 at 2:41 pm: Oh, I’m in. The more I can learn about Viburnums the better I can garden. Thanks.
348 Jonathan Knisely December 1, 2011 at 2:53 pm: This would take place of pride on my bedside table.
349 Kathy Boyer December 1, 2011 at 3:15 pm: ….and if there wasn’t anything but this book under my tree this year, I would be most happy.
350 Rachel December 1, 2011 at 3:41 pm: Dirr is widely respected by my botanist and horticulturist friends–and I’ve always wanted to have my own copy. The new edition looks beautiful!
351 Terry Ashley December 1, 2011 at 3:54 pm: I’ve been using Dirr’s Manual of Woody Landscape Plants as my horticultural bible since my first hort class almost 20 years ago. Would love to add this one to my collection…
352 Linda K December 1, 2011 at 4:20 pm: Since my husband has worn bare his copy of Dirr’s Woody Landscape Plants, this would be a nice present under the tree this year. Thanks for the chance!
353 Leslie Corsbie December 1, 2011 at 4:36 pm: This would be a fabulous gift to share with all the plant geeks I know, self included!
354 Margie Saulsbury December 1, 2011 at 5:13 pm: This would be a wonderful gift (for me).
355 Matt Nichols December 1, 2011 at 5:16 pm: Would love to win a copy!

Thank you for the chance!
356 EVELYN NICHOLS December 1, 2011 at 5:24 pm: I would love to have the Encyclopedia of Trees and Shrubs for our family nursery. Thank you for this opportunity.
357 Katie Ketelsen December 1, 2011 at 5:43 pm: I’ve been DYING to get my hands on Dirr’s new book!!! Literally DYING!
358 marcie kramer December 1, 2011 at 6:02 pm: Treeeeeeees & shruuuuuuuuubs…i luuuuuuuuubz
359 Stephanie Stewart December 1, 2011 at 6:17 pm: Last night I was contacted from beyond the grave by Vita Sackville-West and she said I should get the book.
360 Kelley Leonard December 1, 2011 at 6:49 pm: Timber Press, you’ve done it again! When I look at my plant books, I see that you are the publisher of almost all of them. No matter how wonderful the net gets, NOTHING will ever replace reading a good book. (especially while sitting by a warm fire with a cat on my lap).
361 Sarah from Toronto Gardens December 1, 2011 at 7:03 pm: Count me in with the multitudes who would love to have Dirr’s book in their library.
362 Amy Olmsted December 1, 2011 at 7:21 pm: Winning this book would be great and help so much at the nursery! Our old copy of Dirr’s hardy trees & shrubs is falling apart!
363 marijke niles December 1, 2011 at 7:21 pm: Trees, trees, trees. I wish I knew more about you.. With Dirr’s book I will succeed!
marijke
364 Dee December 1, 2011 at 7:47 pm: Thanks so much for this offer — I hope I win — this book sounds wonderful!
365 Frank Emert December 1, 2011 at 7:55 pm: Mike Dirr is an incredibleincredible plantsman whose body of work is beyond compare and this latest book solidifies his presence at the acme of the hort world. For all of us who have learned at his feet, we are so in debt and I for one would like to offer my thanks and appreciation to Mike for opening up a wider world of appreciation and knowledge that makes being a plant geek so incredibly satisfying!!
366 Jean Nordstrom December 1, 2011 at 8:12 pm: Wonderful book to add to any library, would love to add to mine.
367 Deanna December 1, 2011 at 8:36 pm: Dirr is in my top 3 for reliable reference sources. I would put this book to good use and cherish it. Certainly this tome would escalate him right to the top!
368 Gardentina December 1, 2011 at 8:41 pm: What a great reference source!
369 Mary Reeves December 2, 2011 at 5:07 am: Am going to Spartanburg,SC from Saluda NC to hear Mike Dirr speak today. TO win a book would make it perfect
370 Kurt K December 2, 2011 at 5:23 am: My 18 year old nephew is a budding horticulturist, he’s intending continue that path in college, this book would be a great inspirational gift to him to help stoke the fires.
371 Jane Unger December 2, 2011 at 5:41 am: This is perfect timing. My old copy of Dirr is once again in need of duct tape to put it back together. It has to be the most used book in the house. A new one would be just what we need for Christmas.
372 Suzanne Dalla Betta December 2, 2011 at 6:00 am: As a Certified Arborist I refer to a previously published book from Dirr on trees and shrubs, and I would love to have a new edition for my own reference library.
373 Dottie Hedberg December 2, 2011 at 6:01 am: If Santa doesn’t bring me this book, maybe I can win it!
374 Kate December 2, 2011 at 7:29 am: would love it! Thank you
375 Jack December 2, 2011 at 9:13 am: I would like to win a personal copy of this book to keep my librarian from continual back pain while trying to lift a copy across the circulation desk. Thanks!
376 Mike Woods December 2, 2011 at 9:36 am: I have worn out a couple of Michael Dirr’s books over the years. I’d like to have a crack at this behemoth!
377 Tim Nichols December 2, 2011 at 10:21 am: I saw Dirr a few weekends ago at the International Plant Propagator’s Society Meeting in Valdosta. It would be great to get his new book!
378 Tammy Andros December 2, 2011 at 10:30 am: Wow! A chance to own another fabulous Dirr book. For free even! You can’t go wrong with that. We own several of Dr. Dirr’s books and find they are the ones we (my horticulturist husband and I) reach for the most often. We are also former students of Dirr. I love that we live in the same town so I get to run in to him from time to time. He is an incredible educator and all around good-guy. Love you Dr. Dirr!
379 Perry Andros December 2, 2011 at 10:34 am: Dirr books are highly valued around our home. I would be very thankful to add this one to our library. Thanks for the chance.
380 Scott December 2, 2011 at 11:25 am: Dirr is to tree knowledge what trees are to earth. Looks beautiful and essential.
381 R Mistretta December 2, 2011 at 12:45 pm: Can’t wait to read it!
382 Joshua Retterer December 2, 2011 at 1:20 pm: Looking forward to reading this book. Love Dr. Dirr’s work and have a couple of his books, well worn, in my library already.
383 Jennifer December 2, 2011 at 1:41 pm: Trees make me smile I would cherish this book!
384 Becky Long December 2, 2011 at 2:08 pm: Long overdue… I can’t wait to get a copy of this!!!!
385 Deborah B December 2, 2011 at 2:10 pm: I would love to win this book!
386 andrea December 2, 2011 at 3:05 pm: i would love to add the latest and greatest DIRR to my library! the brown soft-covered edition is my tree bible.
387 Dominic D. December 2, 2011 at 3:25 pm: This book would make an excellent addition to my library!
388 Kristina December 2, 2011 at 3:49 pm: A standard I don’t have! Would love it!!
389 jonquil December 2, 2011 at 4:19 pm: Such a great book! I would love to win it
390 Kathy December 2, 2011 at 4:52 pm: Without the Dirr book, my job would be tough! I’m a fine gardener by trade working with more and more properties with shrubs and trees of various size and health! Keep it in the work truck! It’s sort of like the best cookbooks, it dirty!
391 LaDana Hintz December 2, 2011 at 4:57 pm: What a wonderful reference book. As a Master Gardener I’d love to have a copy of this book for my library and as a reference to share with others.
392 Jessica Nelson December 2, 2011 at 5:50 pm: I would love to win this book! Thanks for the opportunity!
393 Kathy Brenner December 2, 2011 at 10:09 pm: Beautiful book. Want it badly!
394 Jeanette December 3, 2011 at 7:13 am: Great book!
Jeanette
395 Dottie Kerr December 3, 2011 at 11:57 am: I would love to have a copy of this book!
396 Robin Nichols December 15, 2011 at 8:31 am: I have had this book on my Amazon wish list for years. It would be a delightful addition to my garden library.

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