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Wisdom and advice from a legendary gardener
1970Slow paceThoughtful
What it is about
Christopher Lloyd, who gardened at Great Dixter in England, wrote essays on plants, design and gardening life. The book is opinionated and witty. It has long been loved by gardeners.
Who will enjoy it
Experienced gardeners.
What you will get
First published in 1970.
The Well-Tempered Garden Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · Gardening · English gardens · Essays
Length
479 pages · ≈ 14 h
More about this book
Characters
Christopher Lloyd.
Setting
Great Dixter in East Sussex.
What makes it different
A classic of English garden writing.
Feel
Opinionated, witty and elegant.
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