The Cottage Garden

by Sue Phillips

Contains practical advice on the creation of an old-fashioned cottage garden, and includes imaginative planting schemes, a directory of key plants and even recipes and ideas for using flowers and produce in the home.

128 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Mlg · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another basic book with suggested plants, fruit, soft fruit and herb ideas. This one also covers pruning and topiaries. Some very helpful suggestions on the proper additives for each plant.

[Ruric Amhari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Smallish book well illustrated with pictures, photos, sketches and planting plans. Six main sections: cottage garden tradition, what is a cottage garden, design and planting, living with a cottage garden, through the seasons, and key plants.

Gives a few planting plans and schemes (e.g. for borders or veg garden) and is mostly concerned with soft landscaping and uses of plants.