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As a regular and enthusiastic contributor
to the WHS plant discussion Dick has introduced the members to
many new plants. |
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The
Speaker Program for
February
11, 2009
The
Western Horticultural Society presented
John
R.(Dick) Dunmire
Rock
Gardens and Rock Garden Plants
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Dick
Dunmire received BA and MA degrees in English literature from
Bucknell College, Pennsylvania, and taught English as a graduate
student at Stanford University. He also taught English literature
at the University of Kansas, before returning to California,
where he worked for Sugawara's Nursery in Los Altos. |
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He
was then hired by Sunset Magazine as editor, retiring from that
position in 1989. Dick edited the Western Garden Book, including
its most recent revision, and wrote many articles for the magazine.
Always involved in the broader horticultural community, Dick
has served on the board of Pacific Horticultural Foundation and,
currently, is a volunteer editor of Pacific Horticulture. |
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Dick
has been actively participating since Western Hort's founding.
His dedication and commitment has been unlimited, and his vast
knowledge of horticulture, which he freely shares, has been recognized
and greatly appreciated. His spirit has provided the backbone
of the organization. |
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In
2004 he was the first Recipient of the Western Hort Founders'
Award. The society was formed in 1962-1963 |
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