This book is a sequel to A Gentle Plea for Chaos.
After the death of her husband, the author passes her garden to her daughter, moves to an urban lot, and starts a new garden.
Full of advice on how to move on with your life in difficult circumstances.
I find the author a kindred spirit in her advocacy of experimental gardening and nonconformity. ]]>
I got this book out of the library because I am trying to understand why I have so few amphibians and reptiles in my garden, and to try to figure out what I am going to do about it.
The author is passionate about the subject.
It is interesting to note that others have caught mudpuppies on minnows through the ice, just as I have in Michigan. ]]>
Fascinating book by a couple of school teachers who move from an apartment in Boston to Vermont where they found the garden design firm North Hill.
Chapters are by topic (e.g., Hellebores) in alphabetical order.
Worth reading more than once.
I read the library copy, but worth buying. ]]>
William
read and liked
Cynthia's
review of Manual of Woody Landscape Plants: Their Identification, Ornamental Characteristics, Culture, Propagation and Uses:
"This book is THE reference I go to when I'm wondering where to plant a newly purchased shrub or tree, how big said plant will get, what conditions it needs, and so forth.
Dirr's pithy comments (pun somewhat intended) enliven what could b...more "
"This book is THE reference I go to when I'm wondering where to plant a newly purchased shrub or tree, how big said plant will get, what conditions it needs, and so forth.
Dirr's pithy comments (pun somewhat intended) enliven what could b...more "
by Michael A. Dirr
In spite of its reputation, I have not yet consulted this work.
Your comments encourage me to make more of an effort. ]]>
Packed with color photos and ideas evangelizing shade gardening.
Inspires me to do more with the woodland garden.
Anyone laboring under the misconception that shade gardens have to be drab needs to read this book. ]]>
When I saw this book, my first impression was that the topic might be too narrow.
Incorrect.
Excellent book packed with color photos and descriptions of garden gems.
I am embarrassed by how few of these treasures I have in my own garden.
Many of them are not hardy here.
And of those that are hardy here, most are not sold by local vendors.
It encourages me to redouble my efforts to seek out valuable additions to the garden.
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Regarded in some gardening circles as a "must read."
A truly inspirational book.
The author and her husband create a garden on a scale that makes my own efforts seem miniature by comparison.
It is an adventure reminiscent of The Twelve Tasks of Hercules.
And it ends on a sad note when her husband passes on.
Funny, sad, wise, and more all rolled into one.
I want to read many more books like this. ]]>
by Dan Brown
Your comments combined with my failed attempt to wade through Angels & Demons convince me that it is not worth the effort. ]]>
Tedious treatment of an interesting subject. ]]>