"Beautiful Madness: One Man's Journey Through Other People's Gardens"

While tending to his own garden in Maine, James Dodson found himself wondering how he could save a dying family tree. This question was the start of an unexpected journey that lead him around the country and the globe, as he sought out other "plant nerds" and fellow "horticulture enthusiasts". Dodson's account of his adventure is not just about gardening lore and insider tips, but just what drives the garden obsession and keeps it our nation's number one leisure activity. Laura's guest is James Dodson.

Crocuses. (Cheryl Senter, NHPR)