The Way of the Gardener: Lost in the Weeds Along the Camino de Santiago

"Lyndon's delight at discovering plants he has long loved in their native habitats rings true."-Sara Williams, author of Creating the Prairie Xeriscape

"Lyndon Penner is grounded and earthy, and clearly spiritual in the way of one who reveres nature ... Carrying with him a vast knowledge and pleasure of plants, Penner incisively recounts European species that he sees, smells and sometimes tastes along the way."-Winnipeg Free Press

"Lyndon is a gifted storyteller, and in this adventure, he masterfully illustrates the history, culture, and geography of the Camino de Santiago through the lens of a sensitive plantsman with a brilliant sense of humour." -Egan Davis, Principal Instructor, Horticulture Training Program, Faculty of Science, UBC Botanical Garden

"A refreshing perspective of the Camino that defines Horticultural Tourism by bringing together history, culture, horticulture, and people." -Michelle Day, Executive Director, Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden