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Instructor at The New York Botanical Garden, Bronx, NY teaching popular courses on bulbs, native plants, herbaceous border design, naturalistic design, seasonal gardening, and more.

Faculty Coordinator teaching in the Cook College Continuing Professional Education Program of Rutgers University. Subjects include native plants, plants for problem sites, and more.

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	Bulbs For Garden Habitats Timber Press, 2005. $29.95 "If you think you know all about bulbs . . . think again. Veteran and neophyte gardeners alike are sure to benefit from the breadth and depth of knowledge and experience contained in Bulbs for Garden Habitats. In addition to familiar Dutch export bulbs, the author introduces us to a full range of native American bulbs, as well as South African and tropical species. Readers will be pleased to learn about the myriad hardy and tender bulbs for wet spots, and that a host of bulbs bloom in autumn, when most plants are shutting down for the season. Glattstein innovates further by placing bulbs in natural, complimentary associations based on what she calls "garden habitats." Though the chapter titles alternate between regional ("Bulbs for the Southeast") and habitat ("Bulbs for the Mediterranean Garden"), the message is clear: Choose the right bulbs for your climate, light, soil, and moisture. The excellent chapter, "Geophyte Care and Cultivation" thoroughly covers planting, aftercare, and propagation. Deer-resistant bulbs are amply discussed, as the author gardens on nine acres with a thriving deer herd. Appendices cover invasive bulbs, sources, and "Quick Picks," a set of short lists arranged by garden situations and ornamental attributes. Glattstein, a veteran gardener, skillfully instructs and educates in a friendly, accessible style. She weaves stories of her experiences into the narrative as well as those of gardeners around the world who love geophytes. Bulbs for Garden Habitats will inspire anyone who has an appreciation for beauty and a mind for ecology." C. Colston Burrell, American Horticultural Society " I find the approach chosen by Judy Glattstein innovative and fascinating, the text competent and entertaining." Herbert Frei, Zurich, Switzerland "She offers a new approach to incorporating bulbs based on matching the plants to the garden habitats where they will have the best chance of thriving." Book News, Inc., May 2005 "[Glattstein's] image-filled prose style... manages to educate and entertain concurrently." Lillie Dorchak, Hunterdon County Democrat May 26, 2005
	Consider the Leaf: Foliage for Garden Design Timber Press, 2003. $24.95 "This is a different way of looking at garden planning . . .I used the book this spring when I redesigned my front herb and flower gardens, a task which was prompted by tree growth that had turned a formerly sunny garden into a shade garden. . . arranged by leaf shape and color, I found I had an attractive display even when there were no blooms going on. " NJCher, West Orange, NJ September 16, 2004 "A substantial read for serious gardeners." Bookseller, January 17, 2003 "Whether ruffled, woolly, with a metallic sheen, or filigreed like lace, leaves are among the most significant elements to be considered when planning and planting visually exciting garden displays. Writing in an engaging style that should inspire gardeners regardless of skill level, Glattstein makes a case for thinking long and hard about using the foliage aspect of plants to best advantage, including an entire palette of perennials, trees, shrubs, vines, and tender annuals. With her eyes trained on the details, Glattstein reveals myriad ways of incorporating plants with interesting or unusual leaves, whether one is developing new areas of the garden or integrating plants into an existing scheme. Always stressing a well-considered overall design over the mere gathering together of odd or bizarre specimens, Glattstein shows her value as an instructor by explaining concepts clearly, suggesting appealing species and cultivars for diverse climates and conditions, and providing options enough to challenge budding designers while also giving the experienced green thumb plenty to think about, too. Alice Joyce" Booklist, January 9, 2003 "Much of the advice offered in the book is based on Glattstein’s personal experience or that of her friends, colleagues, and acquaintances, so it has both the ring of authority and the charm of anecdote. The book is rich with examples of visually arresting leafy plant combinations, and information is given about each plant’s growth habit and overall size; its leaf color, shape, and texture; as well as tidbits on care. Readers of Consider the Leaf will find themselves well armed with information and ideas for using foliage as an effective and critical design element in their garden." Catriona Tudor Erler, American Horticultural Society, May / June 2003
	Made for the Shade Barron's Educational Series, 1998. $14.95 "If you are one of the millions of people who live in the leafy older suburbs of the Northeast, this is the book for you. It's a really practical guide to gardening in the shade, with serious advice on the problems we face here. Need advice on what shade plants are unappealing to deer? . . . How about plants that will survive in the dry shade under maples? . . . She recommends lots of plants that will thrive here and will look beautiful too. I've been following her advice for a couple of years now with great results." margaretm in New Jersey, April 21, 2002 "If you are looking for a practical book on shade gardening, especially if you have deer, I highly recommend Made for the Shade, by Judy Glattstein. . . . is a very practical book . . . it describe many types of plants that are suitable for shade . . . mulch, compost, fertilizers and attracting birds . . . introduces the gardener to the attributes of such wonderful plants as holly grape (Mahonia species), spicebush (Lindera benzoin) and, Viburnum. Whether you are a beginning gardener, or more experienced, Made for the Shade has something to offer. Rebecca Green, Pomona NY, January 7, 2001
	Flowering Bulbs For Dummies® IDG Books Worldwide, 1998. $16.99 This book is for gardeners savvy enough to know there's always more to learn. Get all the dirt on growing brilliant flowering bulbs from traditional tulips to exotic fritillaria and many, many more. With down-to-earth advice and step-by-step instructions, you'll quickly and easily make any space more colorful with bulbs. Whether you are on new ground with bulb gardening or firmly rooted in this perennial passion, here's one guide that's sure to help. To every season from winter's end into spring, right through summer and into fall - bulbs, bulbs, and more bulbs are those buried treasures that will beautify your garden (but only if you plant them first!)
	Enhance Your Garden With Japanese Plants. Kodansha America, 1996. $25.00 a selection of The Garden Book Club "if hosta gardening leads to oriental-inspired landscaping, there are quite a number of books to assist you, not only with the landscaping, but also to introduce the world of oriental plant material. One of my favourites is Judy Glattstein's Enhance Your Garden With Japanese Plants" Newsletter of the Ontario (Canada) Hosta Society, Volume 5, Number 2, Summer 1999
	Waterscaping: Plants and Ideas for... Storey Books, 1994. $18.95 dual main selection of The Garden Book Club an alternate selection of the Rodale Book Clubs "This book goes beyond the typical water garden book. It not only tells how to create a water garden, but tells how to deal with damp gardens that occur naturally. Many other garden books suggest to drain the garden if it's waterlogged, but this book helps evaluate the site and suggests native plants to enhance the area. If I had to choose only 1 book to own for garden ideas in my damp garden area, this would be the one. This is a must-have if you are blessed with a damp garden!" J. Wall, February 13, 2000
	The American Gardener's World of Bulbs Little, Brown and Company, 1994. $24.95 a selection of The Garden Book Club It is unfortunate that too many gardeners pay attention only to spring-flowering bulbs. This attractive book with 90 color illustrations explores a wide diversity of familiar and uncommon bulbs for the circle of seasons. It begins in late winter and early spring, and includes the big three of tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths. There is a chapter on native North American bulbs, several chapters on hardy and tender summer bulbs before concluding with autumn flowering bulbs. Basic information on buying, planting, and tending bulbs accompanies information on how to place and combine bulbs with other plants. This book emphasizes how to design a garden using bulbs in combination with other plants throughout the year. Filled with practical information and fascinating horticultural lore.
	Garden Design with Foliage Storey Communications, 1991 main selection of The Garden Book Club Certificate of Merit in the 1992 Garden Writers Association of America Quill and Trowel competitive awards program "Many gardeners would concede that leaf shape or even color is not their first concern in choosing a flower or shrub to plant. But Glattstein's book may persuade them that leaves should be right up there with flower color and season of bloom as a deciding factor. For if they dismiss foliage as frippery, gardeners may be left with only "haystacks" for company after blooms fade (or, for want of sun, fail to emerge at all). Her design points are illustrated with spot line drawings, and plans--as well as detailed descriptions--accompany the selection of gardens. After introductory chapters on leaf form, color and seasonal interest, with charts for each, Glattstein devotes most of her book to a plant dictionary, covering everything from trees, shrubs and ground covers to ferns, flowers (annual and perennial) and vines. Although most of the plants are not novel, their inclusion--and the author's savvy information--may cause a renewal of interest. The closing chapter covers the nitty-gritty of planting, preparation and maintenance. " Publisher's Weekly, 1991

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Writer: published within the United States and abroad. My work has appeared in

The American Gardener; American Horticulturist; Cottage Living; Country Living Gardener; Fine Cooking; Fine Gardening; Flower & Garden
The Garden, Journal of the Royal Horticultural Society; Garden Design; Gardening How-to; Home mechanix; Horticulture; National Gardening
Real Simple; Woman's Day Gardening & Outdoor Living

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Garden Columnist, 1991-1998, 2000, 2001: Hersam/Acorn Newspapers


Certificate of Excellence 1993, Garden Writers Association

Guest editor/contributor

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens handbook, 1991: "Gardener's World of Bulbs"
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens handbook, 1988: "Plants for Problem Places"

Contributor

Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 1998: "The Gardener's Desk Reference", water gardening
Brooklyn Botanic Garden handbook, Summer 1997: "The Natural Water Gardening"
Brooklyn Botanic Garden publication: "Gardener's Desk Reference"
Houghton Mifflin, 1994: "Taylor's Guide to Shade Gardening"
Brooklyn Botanic Garden handbook, 1989: "Gardening with Wildflowers and Native Plants"
Houghton Mifflin, 1988: "Taylor's Guide to Garden Design"

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Miscellaneous Activities

Horticultural Expert accompanying tours to
Ireland, twice to England, on several occasions to Holland, and multiple trips on the Delta Queen Mississippi river boat cruises.

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Curator for Buried Treasures: The Nature and Art of Bulbs


exhibition at the Gallery of the LuEsther T. Mertz Library of the New York Botanical Garden, on display from 7 October 2006 through 7 January 2007. Sumptuous illustrated folios, some dating back to the 17th century and original artwork from the Library's holdings include masterpieces of botanical art by renown artists such as Georg Dionysus Ehret, Pierre-Joseph Redoute, and Walter Hood Fitch. Of particular interest to the home gardener, the exhibition includes both well-known and unusual bulbs for garden use in the Northeast, illustrating practical uses of these beautiful and versatile plants.

The theme for Case One is What's a Bulb? depicting and describing true bulbs, corms, tubers, and rhizomes.



Rhizome. A hand-colored engraving of Iris odoratissima from Nikolaus Joseph Jacquin's
Plantarum rariorum Horti Caesarei Schoenbrunnensis, published in Vienna, 1797 - 1804.



Tuber. Hand-colored lithograph of Arum guttatum from Nathaniel Wallich's
Plantae Asiaticae rariores published in London, 1830-1832

The theme for Case Two is Beginning with Bulbs in Your Garden.



The frontispiece, Garden View in spring, from Crispin van der Passe' lovely, lively, appealing Hortus floridus, published in Utrecht, in 1615.
Look closely at the fine detail shown in this copperplate engraving.
There are all sorts of bulbs in this springtime garden - tulips, crown imperial, and more.

Case four, Tulipomania, explores the fevered madness for diseased tulips that took place in 18th century Holland.
And the case has some wonderful images.



As, for example, Fredericus Rex, a hand-colored engraving by August Wilhelm Sievert,
in Christoph Jacob Trew's Hortus Nitidissimis, published in Nurenberg between 1750 and 1786.

A wonderful exhibition of which I'm delighted and proud to have been the curator.

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