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An anthology of garden writing for every night of the year
Format:
Hardback ISBN: 9781849947138
Hardback publication date: 26 October 2021
Series: Bedside Companions
Category: Gardening
Hardback price:
£
25.00
An eclectic collection of prose, poetry and practical advice for every day of the year.
A mix of fact and fiction, fantasy and experience, the Bedside Companion for Gardeners is a treasure trove of green-fingered inspiration where practical advice blends seamlessly with poetry and prose from intrepid gardeners past and present. Dip in and out of this collection with an entry for every night of the year that draws on writing through the ages and from across the globe.
The Bedside Companion for Gardeners incorporates practical advice from the 17th-century gardening diarist John Evelyn; inspiring prose from Elizabeth von Arnim and John Milton; astute commentary from Horace Walpole on William Kent and Nancy Mitford on the vulgarity of a Surrey garden. Kipling offers practical advice, while Tennyson waxes lyrical on an Arabian night garden.
The perfect gift for any gardener, this magical book is an invaluable source of inspiration and guidance to revisit throughout the year.
ABOUT THE Author
Jane McMorland Hunter writes and edits books on the good things in life: gardening, nature, cookery, craft and poetry, whilst also working part-time at Hatchards Bookshop, London. She has written and edited several books, including 100 Happy Poems, A Happy Poem to End Every Day, Ode to London, Favourite Poems of England, A Nature Poem for Every Day of the Year and Nature Writing for Every Day of the Year. She lives in West London and can be found on social media at @alittlecitygarden.
READ MOREREVIEWS
‘A delightful read to escape into last thing at night’ – Paula McWaters
Country Living
‘The green-fingered will love this anthology’
Daily Express/Daily Mirror
‘This thoughtful and inspiring selection offers a fresh perspective on our outdoor space’
Sunday Express
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