We Made a Garden
Batsford (Verlag)
978-1-84994-872-2 (ISBN)
An elegant new edition of a classic book from one of the twentieth century’s greatest garden writers.
This landmark work on creating a garden was first published in 1956 and has rarely been out of print since. We Made a Garden is the story of how Margery Fish, one of the leading British gardeners of the mid-20th century, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of wilderness into a stunning cottage garden, still open to the public at East Lambrook Manor, Somerset, England. Quirky and readable, this book details her creation of a world-renowned cottage garden, as well as her battles with Walter in the process, who preferred the standard suburban approach.
In this beautiful and timeless work, she recounts the trials and tribulations, the successes and failures of her venture with ease and humour. Topics covered are colourful and diverse, ranging from the most suitable hyssop for the terraced garden through composting, hedges and making paths to the best time to lift and replant tulip bulbs. This book has been hailed as everything from a blueprint for the creation of a modern cottage garden to a feminist manifesto, and the author’s practical knowledge, imaginative ideas and general good sense will encourage and inspire gardeners everywhere.
Margery Fish (1892–1969) was one of the most admired gardeners and garden writers of her day. Her many articles and books inspired garden enthusiasts with her easy-to-read knowledge and observation. A passion for nature and an ability to combine plants effectively in even the smallest space and in differing environments made her ideas relevant to all gardeners of her time, and an inspiration for future generations. Her garden at East Lambrook Manor in Somerset is still open to visitors today.
Foreword by Graham Rice
Introduction
The House
The Garden
The Lawn
Making Paths
Clothing the Walls
Hedges
The Terraced Garden
Planting
Staking
Gardening with a Knife
Watering
Dahlias
Some Failures
Composting
The Value of Evergreens
We Made Mistakes
The Water Garden
Rock Gardening
The Paved Garden
The Herb Garden
Early and Late
Mixed Borders
What Shall I Plant?
Living and Learning
Plant-name Changes
Index
| Erscheinungsdatum | 29.05.2024 |
|---|---|
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 136 x 192 mm |
| Gewicht | 158 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten |
| Technik ► Architektur | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84994-872-0 / 1849948720 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84994-872-2 / 9781849948722 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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