The Garden Book

" ... Exhaustive and comprehensive study of Victorian gardening design, plantings, and styles"--Abebooks website.

Alice Lounsberry's 1908 book tells the story of a pair of siblings who together create a garden and what they learn there.

One of our finest writers on one of her greatest loves. Jamaica Kincaid's first garden in Vermont was a plot in the middle of her front lawn. There, to the consternation of more experienced friends, she planted only seeds of the flowers she liked best. In My Garden (Book) she gathers all she loves about gardening and plants, and examines it generously, passionately, and with sharp, idiosyncratic discrimination. Kincaid's affections are matched in intensity only by her dislikes. She loves spring and summer but cannot bring herself to love winter, for it hides the garden. She adores the rhododendron Jane Grant, and appreciates ordinary Blue Lake string beans, but abhors the Asiatic lily. The sources of her inspiration -- seed catalogues, the gardener Gertrude Jekyll, gardens like Monet's at Giverny -- are subjected to intense scrutiny. She also examines the idea of the garden on Antigua, where she grew up. My Garden (Book) is an intimate, playful, and penetrating book on gardens, the plants that fill them, and the persons who tend them.

The perfect bedside read from the world's best-loved, best-selling writer of the Expert gardening books. There are times when we simply wish to read about our hobby and not be badgered by advice. If you enjoy reading about plants whether or not you can grow them, or enjoy discovering gardens you may never visit and could never hope to match, or are keen to learn how people gardened in the past and what they have contributed to our gardens today, then this is the book for you. It includes sections on the great gardeners in history; extraordinary and surprising plants; remarkable gardens around the world; key gardening moments in history; the wildlife in our gardens; things for the plant lover to do indoors, and other 'this and that' trivia, statistics and fascinating things you never knew, all illustrated with charming line drawings. The Bedside Book of the Garden is a gardening book to be read at leisure, which will never tell you that you have to go outside, and which will not only make you a better gardener but will open your eyes to the magic of gardening.

The Incomplete Garden Book is a great starter's manual for organic gardeners and a useful reference for experienced gardeners

In memory of Dudley L. Adair given by John and Pam Kowalski.

Discover the enchanting world of 'The Flower-Patch Garden Book' by Flora Klickmann, where captivating tales unfold in a quaint country cottage surrounded by a flourishing garden in each installment of this beloved six-volume series. Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature as Klickmann weaves together autobiography, humor, and heartwarming encounters with local folk. Delve into the magic of vibrant flowers, master the art of plant care, and explore the whimsical nuances of garden management. From the mischievous antics of friendly wildlings to unexpected visits from gate crashers, these delightful stories offer a delightful escape into the joys and challenges of cultivating a remarkable garden.