Follow the garden path to horticultural heaven with this satisfying harvest of garden wisdom Whether you are in need of some blossoming inspiration or your fingers are the color of freshly mown grass, this compendium of gardening advice is overflowing with both classic and contemporary tips for making your garden grow and fascinating snippets of garden folklore.
This witty book takes a humorous look at the charms and foibles of the Gallic nation, teaching you everything you need to know about being correctly French, including such essentials as: how to perfect the Gallic shrug; the real French rules of the road; and, how and when to stage a strike/demonstration.
'What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome' A. J. Balfour. Garden lovers everywhere will be inspired by this miscellany of quotations, poems and beautiful prose celebrating the natural world. From Jane Austen to Rudyard Kipling, this charming collection covers every aspect of horticulture, from the simple satisfaction of harvesting produce to admiring the humble daisy.
Lovers of the great outdoors will be inspired by this miscellany of quotations, poems and beautiful prose celebrating the natural world. From Elizabeth von Arnim to Oscar Wilde, this charming collection explores every aspect of the countryside, from the first bluebells of spring to a hilltop walk on a crisp winter's day.