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Augustus Jenkins Farmer (Jenks Farmer) has infused his unique perspective into creating two of the largest botanical gardens in South Carolina. By defying convention he built and elevated the Riverbanks Botanical Gardens in Columbia to national acclaim. A tenth-generation rural farmer, Jenks was a teenager when he left his family’s farm to travel and study around the world. As an adult, Jenks returned to South Carolina to build gardens, write, and inspire plant lovers. With degrees in plant science and museum sciences, Jenks has trained and mentored more than 100 interns and budding horticulturists. Jenks has authored five books, including Deep-Rooted Wisdom: Skills and Stories from Generations of Gardeners (2014), Funky Little Flower Farm ...more

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Jenks Farmer) made a comment on Lynn Seldon’s review of Secrets of Southern Gardening Pro Tips for Success " thanks lynn....just figuring out this site... "
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I read a lot of work-related plant stuff. I love an escape/drama/thiller that's well written. This book was great -- and I especially appreciate the female character from Georgia was real (not some character as so many Southerners often are). I'm goin ...more
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