An exquisite collection of prose, poetry, and practical advice for every day of the year.
A blend of reality and fantasy, the "Bedside Companion for Gardeners" is a treasure of inspiration for those who love the garden, where practical advice harmoniously combines with poetry and prose from daring gardeners of the past and present. You can immerse yourself and return to this collection with an entry for every evening of the year, drawing from writings through the ages and from different parts of the world.
The "Bedside Companion for Gardeners" incorporates practical advice from the 17th century, such as those of John Evelyn, inspired prose from Elizabeth von Arnim and John Milton, as well as perceptive comments from Horace Walpole regarding William Kent and Nancy Mitford about the lyricism of the Surrey garden. Kipling offers practical advice, while Tennyson poetically articulates about a garden in the Arabian nights.
The perfect gift for any gardener, this enchanting book is an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance that you can visit throughout the year.
Pages: 448, Year of Publication: 1026, Dimensions: 15.2x15.2cm
Manufacturer
- Author
- Jane McMorland Hunter
- Publisher
- Batsford
- Type
- Botanical & Therapeutic Herbs
- Language
- English
- Cover
- Hardcover
- Number of Pages
- 304
- Publication Date
- 2021
- Dimensions
- 15x23 cm
- ISBN-13
- 9781849947138
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