Directions for the Gardiner by John Evelyn
A unique edition of three gardening manuals, Directions for the Gardiner, the Kalendarium Hortense, a monthly guide to the gardening year, and Acetaria, on salad crops and their preparation for the table, this book offers a glimpse into our gardening past and is a charming companion for garden lovers everywhere.
It is the purest pleasure to read and its traditional wisdom is still instructive in this allotment age* Saga *
A lovely edition that will charm all bookish gardeners. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
A lovely edition that will charm all bookish gardeners. Highly recommended. * Library Journal *
Maggie Campbell-Culver is a contributing editor to he Oxford Companion to the Garden (2006). She is a Fellow of the Linnean Society and founder member of the National Council for the Preservation of Plants and Gardens. She lectures and broadcasts on historical and gardening matters and has published articles in Country Life, The Tablet and other journals. Her books include The Origin of Plants (2004), shortlisted for the Guild
of Garden Writers Award and A Passion for Trees (2006).
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199232079 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199232075 |
| Title | Directions for the Gardiner |
| Author | John Evelyn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2009-05-28 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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