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Rod Whitlow brings a Horticulture Rich Background with him to Suite 101.com.
During his 30 years of working in the GREEN INDUSTRY Rod works as a landscape designer in the
Sacramento area, Rod has combined his love of the Natural World with his Journalism/photography talents to be published in many publications:
His work has appeared in Sunset Books and was a Technical Plant consultant to Sunset's Western Garden Book. He was also a Contract writer and photographer for Ortho Books and Newsletters.
Rod Was offered a position as a Senior Garden Writer for Sunset Magazine in Menlo Park but respectfully declined as he would have to relocate to Menlo Park , California and leave his beloved garden.
You can check out Whitlow's website at www.rodwhitlowdesign.com.
Other published credits include:
Kodak Publications, Flower and Garden Magazine, Historic Preservation Magazine, Los Angeles Times Magazine, Gold Country Media Publications,Tree Care Industry Magazine, Herburger Publications,San Francisco Chronicle, San Francisco Examiner, San Diego Union, Sacramento Bee, Lodi News Sentinel, Modesto Bee, Sacramento Union, and more.
Rod's Credentials Include;
WESTERN CHAPTER Certified Arborist #257 INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE
California Certified Nurseryman #1837
California Licensed Landscape Contractor #523918
15 years full time WHOLESALE/RETAIL Nursery Management and Sales experience.
Degree in Ornamental Horticulture.
Owns and Operates Rod Whitlow Design - Landscape Design in the Sacramento area.
Rod is a collector of rare and unusual plants and has a 5 acre garden to live and play in.