Legendary gardener and plantswoman Beth Chatto describes how she
transformed a piece of wasteland into a lush and blooming garden in this
beautiful book, filled with helpful tips and practical advice.
The story of how Beth Chatto created her gravel garden on 'possibly
the driest, and the most windswept, piece of soil in England' has a
message of hope for gardeners everywhere. At the outset she promised
herself: 'This garden was not to be irrigated in times of drought. Once
established the plants must fend for themselves or die.'
The results, eloquently described by the author and beautifully
portrayed in Steven Wooster's specially commissioned photographs
taken through the seasons, testify to the triumphant outcome of the
adventure.
Showing how her principles can be applied on any scale, this book is
an essential read for any gardener facing water shortages and poor soil.
Rich with hard-won tips and expressed in Beth Chatto's matchless
style, this is a gardening classic.