A Garden Blessing

by Welleran Poltarnees

This book begins, ""I offer this blessing for you and your garden, enumerating the many virtues of gardens that we are vividly aware of their place in our lives and grateful for their existence."" The text emphasizes the many profound satisfactions that gardens offer. It is illustrated with a rich variety of paintings including ones by Childe Hassam, Frederick Frieske, Claude Monet, Diego Rivera, Suzanne Valadon, and William Glackens. The profusion of illustration, poetic reflections and the felicitous design make this book a suitable tribute to the gardens it celebrates.

48 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2003

About the author

Welleran Poltarnees is the pen name of Harold Darling (1932-2016).

This pen name is based on two of Lord Dunsany's most famous stories: The Sword of Welleran and Poltarnees, Beholder of Ocean.

Reviews

[Betty Strohecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beautiful and inspiring book for anyone who loves art and gardening. The opening says it all: "I offer this blessing for you and your garden, enumerating the many virtues of gardens that we be vividly aware of their place in our lives and grateful for their existence." The prose is just as lovely as the pictures!