A charming and beautifully illustrated book, exploring the facts and folklore of gardening, its history and curiosities. Gardening is an age-old craft, steeped in mystique and peppered with handed-down wisdom, often derived from 'sons of the soil' who grew cabbages larger than their neighbours. If you think gardening has become too scientific and wonder where all the hands-on experience and wonder has gone, this book mines a rich seam of folkloric advice. A Miscellany for Garden-Lovers takes a stroll through gardening curiosities from ancient Egyptian wisdom and the world of garden gnomes to rhymes and healing gardens. It is packed with information on the history of gardening and the development of tools and practices, as well as garden curiosities and folklore. Illustrated with stunning historical woodcuts and drawings throughout, this makes a perfect gift for anyone with an interest in gardens. This fact-drenched insight into gardening history will enthral you with its diversity - from digging soil and keeping bees to early plant hunters and weather rhymes.

A beautiful gift book filled with charming illustrations, it will take you through the facts and folklore of gardening, its history and curiosities.

About the Author
David Squire originally trained as a horticulturalist at the RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) at Wisley in the UK and has spent his life gardening. He is also a successful writer of 80 books and a winner of the Garden Writers of America Quill and Trowel Award.

Reviews
A Miscellany for Garden Lovers is a fact-drenched and beautifully illustrated book of insights into garden history that will leave you enthralled with its diversity... 6 out of 5 (if it would just be possible). * Michael Smith, Green (Living) Review *
This would make an ideal gift that any gardener would love to receive. * The Potting Shed UK *



Book Information
ISBN 9780857842749
Author David Squire
Format Hardback
Page Count 144
Imprint Green Books
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC