Combining a vast understanding of horticulture with witty and stylish storytelling, these vignettes form—season by season—a rich reflection on the lessons, challenges, and joys of life with a green thumb.
Thoughtful Gardening
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Author(s)Robin Lane Fox
PublisherBasic Books
ISBN / ASINB005CDUE06
ISBN-13978B005CDUE07
AvailabilityUsually ships in 24 hours
Sales Rank2,284,526
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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In Thoughtful Gardening, award-winning historian and Financial Times gardening columnist Robin Lane Fox takes readers on a delightful journey through each season of the gardening year. From fending off vine-weevils to visiting Yves Saint Laurent’s private gardens in Marrakech, Fox imbues each of his musings with grace, sophistication, and charm. Essential reading for anyone planting a new garden or taking stock of one after several years, Thoughtful Gardening offers expert advice and a touching reminder of the power of art and literature to deepen what we see and experience in nature.