REVIEWS AND TESTIMONIALS: Derek Fell
Vegetables
"I wanted you to know how much I have enjoyed "Vegetables, How to select, Grow & Enjoy". This book has been very informative and helpful. Your book is by far the most in-depth that I have read. Most books give only basic, general information, while your book is thorough." — Jo Ann Gentry, Oklahoma.
"We were immensely please to see your new Vegetable book. Mrs Twilley and I looked through it page by page several times and we think it is one of the best, if not the best, garden book we have seen for concise information. Our congratulations upon this fine book and we know that sales will certainly be great." — Otis S. Twilley, Salisbury, Maryland.
"As a new gardener, I wanted to let you know how excellent your book on Vegetables is! Easy to read, easy to understand, easy to do. Thanks for writing it." — Beverly Stone, Alameda, California.
"I thoroughly enjoyed meeting you in Ocala ... I felt that your subject matter (Vegetables) brought a breath of fresh air to the meeting." — Channing Jones, Ortho Garden Books.
"I am looking forward to meeting you at one of the future Garden Writers meetings. Your ideas concerning new varieties of flowers and vegetables are like a breath of fresh air in the garden seed business." — James W. Wilson, Osmocote controlled release fertilizers.
The White House Vegetable Garden
"You are doing a terrific job with the White House. Keep up the good work. I am receiving many requests for the White House Vegetable Garden plan." — Bob Hamilton, Asgrow Seeds, Cambridge, New York.
"On behalf of Secretary McHale and my staff I would like to thank you for your excellent presentation at the Governor's Gardens meeting in Philadelphia. We appreciate being kept advised of your work on the President's garden task force." — Jane M. Alexander, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Horticulture
"Your "Last Word" essay in Organic Gardening magazine was absolutely fantastic. It was certainly mountain moving stuff — I just had to write. We have several generations of hybridizers in the family, always struggling against the European tide." — Tovah Martin, Logee Greenhouses.
"I congratulate you on your selection as the recipient of the 2003 Henry Chaptman Mercer Award. This honor is made annually to recognize significant contributions to the cultural life of Bucks County. Through your vision, dedication and willingness to share your unique talents in the field of horticulture, you join the list of recipients who have placed a lasting mark on our community and made it a more vibrant place to live and work." — Douglas C. Dolan, Bucks County Historical Society.
"Thank you very much for your talk here last Tuesday at the Smithsonian Associates. In speaking with audience members afterwards, they expressed how much they enjoyed the presentation ... We're able to present such marvelous programs only because people like you are willing to take time out of your busy schedules to be with us." — The Smithsonian Associates.
"Working with you has been such a pleasure. The authors who have been writing for HEMISPHERES over the past nearly four years have been partners with us in making it the award-winning magazine it is today." — Kate Greer, Hemispheres.
"That is fabulous news, your having received the Garden Writers Association prize for best magazine article. You are generous to share some of the credit with us. I don't think many people would even think of doing that. Anyway, it couldn't have happened to a more deserving garden writer." — Connoisseur magazine.
"I always stand outside the lecture tent and listen to the audience's comments as they leave. You were a hit! They give me all the credit for an interesting lecture series but it really belongs to you." — Jamie Bowles, San Francisco Antiques Show.
"Your talk for the Garden Symposium last week was just superb, and we are greatly in your debt for adding so splendid an opening lecture on Monday evening." — Peter Brown, Colonial Williamsburg."
"Just a quick note to let you know that we really enjoyed having you as a guest on DIALING FOR DOLLARS. The audience response was great and we hope that the next time you are in Philadelphia you will join us again." — Bob McLean, WPVI—TV 6.
Photography
"Flower and Garden Photography is indeed a tremendous book, illustrating beautifully some of your many talents." — Lyddon Pennock, Pennsylvania.
"Congratulation on the Photography book ... Superb pictures. Puts my handful of mediocre ones to shame." — Pamela Harper, Virginia.
"Your photography in Garden Design magazine is creating a sensation. And your writing too is highly praised." — Fernanda Hastie, Charleston, SC.
"Everyone is overcome by your fantastic and best yet photography of Magnolia Plantation and I just had to add my heartfelt congratulations - you become more gifted every year!" — Fernanda Hastie, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
"The ideas you presented at the landscape architecture symposium generated a great deal of interest. The evaluations referred to you presentation as excellent ... super ... great ... very helpful ... very informative ... beautiful ... imaginative ... creative ... good interaction of speaker with audience ... outstanding photography." — Joel M. Lerner, Environmental Design.
"What a wonderful evening your photography provided for our Arboretum members. So many different gardens and so many moods: misty mornings, gardens in sun, gardens in the rain, trees in autumn, and those magnificent winter shots. Your presentation was a beautiful one." — Florence R. Genser, Haverford Campus Arboretum Association."
"Your photography, your personal and personable spirit, and your enthusiasm for this profession/addiction that we share was a most fortunate marriage of all important factors. Derek, you helped to set exactly the right tone for our seminars." — Susan Resnick, Association of Professional Landscape Designers.
"Thank you so much for being part of the Art & Science of Garden Photography Garden School. The School was a wonderful success and a highlight of Washington Blooms!" — Katy Moss Warner, American Horticultural Society.
"I wanted you to know how much we appreciated the article on Pinewood in the September issue of "Southern Accents." We had many compliments, especially regarding your stunning photographs!" — Jonathan A. Shaw, Bok Tower Gardens.
"Thank you for participating in my photography class. I was deeply impressed by the beauty of simplicity, interest and knowledge ... we're fortunate to have a photographer of such caliber here ... honored to have a gentleman of such talent." — Irene Trindle.
"Your photographs of great gardens in the USA and abroad was balanced and varied, while the discussion on photography was to the point, clearly explained and concise enough to placate the few non-photo-minded." — Jeanette Young, California Horticultural Society.
"Your article and photography in Southern Accents magazine is absolutely great. It's the best on Magnolia." — J. Drayton Hastie, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens.
"Congratulations on your Garden Writers award for "Best Book Photography". It comes as no surprise to us! We look forward to working with you in the future." — Helen Griffith, Southern Accents.
"The photographs for the article in Connoisseur magazine about Deerfield are very, very beautiful. I commend you highly on your expertise, success and the professionalism of horticultural photography." — Tom Hallowell, Deerfield Garden, Pennsylvania.
"I saw your photography of seven Pines garden in Architectural Digest magazine, and let me tell you I have been more impressed with the beauty and perfection of your talent. They are absolutely superb." — Tom Hallowell, Deerfield garden, Pennsylvania.
"Your article about us in Architectural Digest is perfection — in photography and in writing. The great number of telephone calls and mail is a good testimonial to its popularity." — Harriet Vicente, Long Island.
"The photographs for your article about our garden in Modern Maturity were super splendid. Esteban and I are delighted with the entire piece. You are really very special in your field." — Harriet Vicente, Long Island.
"I appreciate your kindness much more than words can say. Someone as nice as you brings sunshine to a day. The article in Connoisseur magazine titled The Zen of Gardening, about my work as a landscaper, and your sensitive photography is making me famous." — Hiroshi Makita, Philadelphia
"Just a line to say what a terrific job you did with the pictures of our garden. We have seen many photographs of our garden, but none have that special feeling of spring that you captured." — Ruth Levitan, Stamford, Connecticut.
"Your pictures in Architectural Digest of the Leonard J. Buck garden are outstanding. You have shown the garden really to its best advantage." — Carl W. Suk, Somerset City Park Commission, New Jersey.
"Your photographic artistry and the unsurpassed beauty of Ladew Gardens made the Fall issue of Southern Accents so very special." — Lisa Newsom, Southern Accents.
"Thanks for an excellent presentation to the Wilmington Camera club. We look forward to the opportunity to have you speak again." — Val Luedeke, Wilmington.
"Your photography lecture was most interesting and informative, and I think the questions might have gone on all night." — C. W. Eliot Paine, The Greater Cleveland Garden Center.
"I am a great admirer of your work, your authority in the field of Garden Photography. This has compelled me to seek your guidance on the subject. Please review the enclosed samples of my work. Your ideas would mean a world of encouragement to me." — Major Zia Urehan, Islamabad, Pakistan.
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