Interview with Barry Glick
I want to thank Barry Glick for his time and interest with the interview. He has a very interesting web site at Sunshine Farm & Gardens and newsletter, "The Cyber-Plantsman". He is dedicated to his work with Hellebores, as you can see from the interview. You can also see his keen sense of humor in this interview.
How did your nursery get started?
As the result of my obsessive love of plants.
What is the ultimate goal with the nursery?
To grow every plant in the world.
Did you ever regret ever getting involved with a particular plant material?
NEVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What do you plant every year regardless and is your most favorite and enjoyable 'no fail' plant?
HELLEBORES
How do you keep enthusiasm for your plant nursery interest?
Automatically happens.
What plant material do you enjoy selling the most?
Hellebores
List your favorite books for references and why.
Hortus III, cover almost everything
What has made you most proud in your business?
Getting an interview with you
Do you do all the creative work with your on-line site, and how does that enhance your nursery?
Yes
What do you feel are the greatest challenges that gardeners face today?
Pests, weeds, disease and not enough time.
Do you think the quality of tissue culture is a concern for future plants?
No
List your top five all purpose plants and why you like them.
Hellebores, Primula, Cyclamen, Tricyrtis and Hellebores
What is your connection between humor and gardening?
They go hand in hand.
What do you feel has been the greatest step forward in the gardening world?
The internet
Do you feel genetics will make great difference in the future?
Yes
Also see Barry Glick's biography.