By Pen and By Spade: An Anthology of Garden Writing from Hortus
by David Wheeler (Editor)
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Thirty-three essays from the early issues of Hortus magazine provide expert information on plants and gardening by mostly English writers. The geographic range is broad, with articles focusing on gardens in England, the United States, China, Italy, France, and the Azores. Citing specific examples, four essays discuss how fiction writers use gardening in their work. This small volume underscores the interest in gardening for emotional satisfaction and intellectual challenge shared by plant show more enthusiasts everywhere. For comprehensive gardening collections. show lessTags
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- By Pen and By Spade: An Anthology of Garden Writing from Hortus
- Dedication
- This book is dedicated by David Wheeler in the memory of Roger Machell, publisher, 1908 - 1984 mentor and friend
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- Of all the ingredients we employ in the creation of a garden, scent is probably the most potent and the least understood.
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