The complete-and-ready reference for establishing, managing, andrunning a successful and sustainable, profitable public gardenAs unique museums with living collections of plants, publicgardens offer visitors aesthetically beautiful landscapes combinedwith educational programming and scientific research that promotethe value and understanding of plants. In the twenty-first century,public gardens are in the forefront of organizations andinstitutions committed to promoting the conservation of plants andtheir habitats, developing sustainable practices that support theenvironment, and providing green spaces where our increasinglystressed and urbanized citizens can reconnect with the naturalworld. It is critically important that such institutions havetrained, knowledgeable staff members. Because of its comprehensiveexamination of public gardens, Public Garden Management isthe ideal guide for staff members at public gardens, anyoneconsidering a career in public gardens, groups starting a botanicalgarden or arboretum, and students discovering how these complexinstitutions work.Public Garden Management is an all-in-one professionalreference and textbook that clearly shows how to develop,establish, manage, and maintain a sustainable--botheconomically and environmentally--public garden. Offeringpractical coverage of relevant topics, along with useful tools forreinforcing study, this insightful and forward-thinking guideis:* Copublished by the American Public Gardens Association* Written by a panel of leading experts in the field* Filled with dozens of case studies that are real-worldillustrations of the principles explored in the text* Illustrated throughout with line drawings, figures, andphotographs that assist in conveying critical informationStudents and professionals will benefit greatly from themanagement principles outlined in this book, helping them establishand maintain new and existing public gardens that engage, inspire,and connect with their communities.

Acknowledgments.Foreword (Peter H. Raven).Part I Public Gardens and Their Significance.Chapter 1 What Is a Public Garden? (Donald A. Rakow).Chapter 2 The History and Significance of Public Gardens(Christine Flanagan).Part II The Emerging Garden.Chapter 3 Critical Issues in Starting a Public Garden (RobertE. Lyons).Chapter 4 The Process of Organizing a New Public Garden (MaryPat Matheson).Chapter 5 Land Acquisition (Maureen Heffernan).Chapter 6 Designing for Plants and People (Iain M.Robertson).Part III Administrative Functions.Chapter 7 Staffing and Personnel Management (Gerard T.Donnelly and Nancy L. Peske).Chapter 8 Volunteer Recruitment and Management (ArleneFerris).Chapter 9 Budgeting and Financial Planning (RichardPiacentini and Lisa Macioce).Chapter 10 Fund Raising and Membership Development (PatriciaRich).Chapter 11 Earned Income Opportunities (Richard H.Daley).Chapter 12 Facilities and Infrastructure (EricTschanz).Chapter 13 Grounds Management and Security (Vincent A.Simeone).Part IV Programmatic Functions.Chapter 14 Public Gardens and Their Communities: The Value ofOutreach (Susan Lacerte).Chapter 15 Formal Education for Students, Teachers, and Youth atPublic Gardens (Patsy Benveniste and JenniferSchwarz-Ballard).Chapter 16 Continuing, Professional, and Higher Education(Larry DeBuhr).Chapter 17 Interpreting Gardens to Visitors (KittyConnolly).Chapter 18 Evaluation of Garden Programming and Planning(Julie Warsowe).Chapter 19 Public Relations and Marketing Communications(Leeann Lavin and Elizabeth Randolph).Chapter 20 Collections Management (David Michener).Chapter 21 Research at Public Gardens (Kayri Havens).Chapter 22 Conservation Practices at Public Gardens (SarahReichard).Part V Long-Term Initiatives.Chapter 23 A Strategic Approach to Leadership and Management(Kathleen Socolofsky and Mary Burke).Chapter 24 Associations and Partnerships (ClaireSawyers).Chapter 25 Facility Expansion (Brian Holley).Chapter 26 The Shape of Gardens to Come (Paul B.Redman).Appendix A: Factors in the Development and Management ofCanadian Public Gardens (Melanie Sifton and DavidGalbraith).Appendix B: The Importance of Plant Exploration Today (PaulW. Meyer).Appendix C: Herbaria (Barbara M. Thiers).Appendix D: Public Garden Archives (Sheila Connor).Appendix E: The Library in a Public Garden (Rita M.Hassert).Appendix F: Horticultural Therapy and Public Gardens (KarenL. Kennedy).References.Contributors.Index.