Life in a Cottage Garden

by Carol Klein

In this wonderful gardening journal, which accompanies the BBC2 series of the same name, Carol Klein, with characteristic warmth and eloquence, tells us the story of a year in her beautiful garden at Glebe Cottage. With superb photography throughout, she takes us on a procession through the seasons, as she plans and plants, sows seeds and nurtures cuttings, tends the borders, and harvests her crops.

Her energy, knowledge and enthusiasm are an inspiration in every month of the year.

Genres: Gardening, Nonfiction

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2011

Reviews

[Abi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Was written as a year long garden diary, which not was I was expecting but interesting nonetheless. The best parts was the photography. Some good tips about some specific plants that I own too, other than that, not as useful as I had hoped.

[Granny Swithins · Rating 3 out of 5]

The photography is lovely. The text however... I don't think I've ever complained about a font before. Normally I don't even notice the font, I just read the damn book. But the tiny, swirly font made this damn-near unreadable. In the end, I stuck to the pictures and gave up on the text.

[Sharon C · Rating 4 out of 5]

A delightful look at Carol’s stunning cottage garden through the year. Stunning photos and beautifully written. A book to flick through, enjoy , delight in and delve into.

[Eilidh]

This is a personal diary of Carol Klein’s year in her (large, with plenty of land attached) cottage. Probably fine if you’re a fan of hers, otherwise not much help. And the swirly font is a nightmare if you need glasses.