What Happens in My Garden

by Louise Beebe Wilder

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"What Happens in My Garden is a collection of classic essays by one of America's finest garden writers. Filled with wit and wisdom, the late Louise Beebe Wilder's writings expand on topics dear to the hearts of gardeners from all eras. From shrubs to thyme, and perennial borders to tulips, there is something here for every interest." "Charm and good sense make pleasant companions in What Happens in My Garden. With elegant black and white illustrations by Sia Kaskamanidis, this is the perfect show more book for the passionate gardener and reader. Nomenclature updated by Edward O'Connor."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved show less

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Another charming book by Louise; not only does one respect her experience in the garden, but it's hard not to catch her enthusiasm for the 'tender tufts' (baby plants) she writes so sentimentally about.

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