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Bedside Companion for Gardeners

An anthology of garden writing for every night of the year

Jane McMorland Hunter author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Batsford

Published:26th Oct '21

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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. 

'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 *

ISBN: 9781849947138

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448 pages