First Garden: An Illustrated Garden Primer

by C. Z. Guest

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Combines basic instruction with personal reminiscence and advice in a guide to the essentials of planning and maintaining flower and vegetable gardens of modest but satisfying yield.

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Considered a 'gardening classic' by some, but not by me. It's only saving grace appears to be the drawings by Cecil Beaton. Not much useful text, no great gardening tips, no interesting plants introduced to the reader. (

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