The Morville Year
Author | : Katherine Swift |
Publisher | : A&C Black |
Total Pages | : 337 |
Release | : 2012-03-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781408811177 |
ISBN-13 | : 1408811170 |
Rating | : 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: One of the most admired gardening writers of her generation, Katherine Swift returns to describe a year in the life of her garden she created over twenty years in the grounds of the Dower House at Morville, Shropshire, meditating on everything from the terrain and its history, to the plants and trees, and the odd habits of the animals and humans who inhabit the garden. Following the turning wheel of the Morville seasons, from the green shoots of spring, through summer and autumn, to the stark beauty of winter, and back to spring again, The Morville Year is a journal full of surprises and enchantments that will appeal not only to gardeners, but to all who enjoy the natural world.