Explore the mystery of what makes us love gardening, via history,
science, art, and philosophy.
Whether you seek sanctuary in your potting shed, find paradise amongst
your patio plants, or enjoy the simply solace of your hands in the soil,
there is beauty, peace, and happiness to be found for every gardener in
this thoughtful and entertaining collection.
Both a hymn to gardening and a call to action, this down-to-earth guide
is worth a hundred how-tos. Wander the gardens of Giverny with Monet to
create your own beautiful masterpiece or, like George Orwell, reap the
joy to be found in the work of an allotment. Discover the soothing
symmetry in the spiral of sunflower seeds, or, like William Morris,
provide a wild abundance of floral habitat for the natural visitors to
your garden.
Drawing inspiration from gardening greats--from the ancient Greek and
French philosophers Epicurus and Voltaire, via the wisdom of Margery
Fish and Gertrude Jekyll, to Monty Don and modern-day guerrilla
gardeners--this beautifully illustrated compilation is a thoughtful gift
for any gardener.