The Virgin Gardener: everything the beginner needs to know to create, maintain, and enjoy a garden

by Jonathan Edwards

Whether with a barren plot or an overgrown mess, "The Virgin Gardener" is the ideal handbook for those looking to master their piece of eden. Presented in a friendly, straight-forward manner, the gardening techniques in this book are designed to allow any gardiner to bring control into their environment. With sections devoted to each of the five major features of any garden -- lawns, flower borders, climbers, shrubs and trees, and patios and containers -- The Virgin Gardener brings the reader through the entire process from planning to maintenance, including a month-by-month maintenance breakdown for year-round success. Along with easy-to-follow step-by-step illustrations that make each technique simple to learn, "The Virgin Gardener" includes two case studies which run throughout the book. The first of these two cases shows the reader how to apply the techniques in each section to an empty plot of land, while the second does the same for a neglected and overgrown garden. Throughout, the book's problem-solving approach makes gardening a painless experience, injecting the task with the feelings of accomplishment and communion with nature experienced by experts and devoted hobbyists. Perfect for the first-time homeowner confronted with their very first garden, "The Virgin Gardener" is the essential introduction to domestic horticulture.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published May 8, 2000

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