Author Description
October 1, 1984 First American Edition Printed in England: "Country Diary Garden Notes." Hardcover by Edith Holden (Author), Richard Gorer (Author) and Designed by Peter Wrigley. ( Make your own daily notes for a personal record of the year in your garden. Illustrated with Edith Holden's delightful watercolors. Gardening expert Richard Gorer's month by month practical tips on caring for the pleasure garden, greenhouse and vegetable plot.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book serves as a structured repository for personal horticultural observations while providing expert guidance for year-round garden management. The authors, Edith Holden and Richard Gorer, combine historical artistic documentation with practical agricultural advice. The text functions as both a functional logbook and a seasonal manual for maintaining various types of garden spaces.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Month-by-month gardening maintenance schedules
- Practical advice for pleasure gardens, greenhouses, and vegetable plots
- Blank sections for personal record-keeping and observation
- Botanical illustrations by Edith Holden
Scope Limits
- Does not provide advanced scientific analysis of soil chemistry or plant pathology
- Does not cover specialized commercial farming techniques
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is frequently utilized by hobbyist gardeners as a functional companion for tracking seasonal changes and personal progress. Experts note that the blend of practical advice and artistic presentation makes it a classic reference for those interested in traditional British gardening methods.
Page Count:
0
Publication Date:
1984-01-01
Publisher:
Webb & Bower Pubs Ltd
ISBN-10:
0030007496
ISBN-13:
9780030007491
Non-Fiction
Nature
Gardening
Horticulture
Reference
Diaries