Trevor Jack Cole
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Trevor Cole is a non-fiction
author
specialising in gardening
topics. He is based in Ottawa
, Canada
at Kinburn.
In 1960, he graduated in horticulture in England
, following training at the Kew Gardens
.
He moved to Canada in 1967, continuing his career in horticulture. From 1972 to 1995, he was Curator at the Dominion Arboretum
in Ottawa.
Cole was a columnist for the Ottawa Citizen
and a consultant for Reader's Digest
in Canada. He currently conducts speaking engagements. He was the president of the Ottawa Horticultural Society
from 1974 to 1976 and again in 1980. Cole is also a former director of the Rhododendron Society of Canada.
in 1992. He has also received other recognitions for his horticultural writing.
Non-fiction
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author
Author
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specialising in gardening
Gardening
Gardening is the practice of growing and cultivating plants. Ornamental plants are normally grown for their flowers, foliage, or overall appearance; useful plants are grown for consumption , for their dyes, or for medicinal or cosmetic use...
topics. He is based in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Canada
Canada
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at Kinburn.
In 1960, he graduated in horticulture in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, following training at the Kew Gardens
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to as Kew Gardens, is 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London, England. "The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew" and the brand name "Kew" are also used as umbrella terms for the institution that runs...
.
He moved to Canada in 1967, continuing his career in horticulture. From 1972 to 1995, he was Curator at the Dominion Arboretum
Dominion Arboretum
The Dominion Arboretum is located at the Central Experimental Farm of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.Originally begun in 1889 the Arboretum covers about 26 ha of rolling land between Prince of Wales Drive, Dow's Lake and the Rideau Canal. Carleton University is located...
in Ottawa.
Cole was a columnist for the Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa Citizen
The Ottawa Citizen is an English-language daily newspaper owned by Postmedia Network in Ottawa, Canada. According to the Canadian Newspaper Association, the paper had a 2008 weekly circulation of 900,197.- History :...
and a consultant for Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest
Reader's Digest is a general interest family magazine, published ten times annually. Formerly based in Chappaqua, New York, its headquarters is now in New York City. It was founded in 1922, by DeWitt Wallace and Lila Bell Wallace...
in Canada. He currently conducts speaking engagements. He was the president of the Ottawa Horticultural Society
Ottawa Horticultural Society
The Ottawa Horticultural Society was founded in 1892. It is a non-profit organization that exists to promote gardening and horticulture in Ottawa. This is done through a series of presentations, flower shows and workshops...
from 1974 to 1976 and again in 1980. Cole is also a former director of the Rhododendron Society of Canada.
Awards and recognition
Cole received a Canada 125 medal125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal
The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada...
in 1992. He has also received other recognitions for his horticultural writing.