An anthology of the best garden writing from the pages of The Garden, the magazine of the Royal Horticultural Society.

As well as revealing key moment from a time of intense change, this anthology paints a rich and intriguing picture of what gardening means today.The writers tell of plant-hunting and new gardening practices, fashion and growing food, whilst shedding light on the inner landscape of the thoughtful gardener.

Collected and curated by Ursula Buchan, herself an anthologist, The Garden Anthology presents a narrative of thoughts and opinions for keen gardeners to help navigate the gardening year, and comprises the best writing from more than the last 100 years.

This 320-page reading book includes short essays, opinions, thoughts and excerpts from 80 garden writers and designers including James Wong, Sir Roy Strong, Helen Dillon, Anna Pavord, E A Bowles, Gertrude Jekyll, John Brookes, Tim Richardson, Joy Larkcom, Hugh Johnson, Nigel Slater, Lia Leendertz, Ursula Buchan, Nigel Colborne and Mary Keen under the universally-appealing subjects of: the kitchen garden; wildlife and wildflowers; gardens; garden design; the environment; plants; people; seasons and the weather.

About the Author

JENNY BOWERS is one tenth of the UK based illustration collective Peepshow. She studied Illustration and Animation at Manchester Metropolitan University and then did an MA in Animation at the Royal College of Art graduating in 1999. She joined Peepshow in 2003 has worked collaboratively with Peepshow members and individually on commercial and self initiated projects ever since. Her work all starts with a pencil, a paint brush and a tube of black paint. Her clients are many and varied, encompassing editorial work, packaging illustration, and textile design. Clients include AOL, Clinique, Kate Spade, Roxy, Elle Decoration, The Guardian, howies, Samsung, Waitrose, and The Victoria and Albert Museum.

Ursula Buchan is an award-winning garden journalist and author with more than 30 years' experience. After Cambridge University, she trained as a gardener at the Royal Horticultural Society's gardens at Wisley and at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She has presented two series on flower shows for Channel 4 and has appeared on BBC radio. She has written columns for the Observer, Sunday Telegraph, Independent, the Spectator, the Daily Telegraph and The Garden magazine and has published many books.

Reviews

"a glorious gift"

"an interesting and informative read."

'This is a wonderful fireside book which will bring joy to all those who love gardens, gardening and good garden writing.'

"the best and sometimes quirkiest contributions"

"this attractive hardback truly encompasses what gardening means today and would make a great addition to any gardener's bookshelf."

"a highly enjoyable book to dip into"

"a good read on many topics ... anyone who gardens will find something to interest them."

"the perfect bedside book for a gardener"

"a colourful ode to all things garden-related"

'This is a wonderful fireside book which will bring joy to all those who love gardens, gardening and good garden writing.'

"an interesting and informative read."

"a glorious gift"

Book Information
ISBN 9780711234857
Author Ursula Buchan
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Frances Lincoln
Publisher Quarto Publishing PLC