For the first time, Shakespeare's Gardens brings together brand new photography of the gardens with beautiful archive images of flowers, old herbals, and 16th century illustrations. It tells the story of Will's journey - from glove maker's son to national bard - and how he came to know so much about plants, flowers and gardens of the Elizabethan era.
Gardens have provided the location, the subjects the pastime and the passion for our greatest artists, from Matisse and Monet to Dali and Da Vinci. This book looks at 20 gardens and more than 30 associated artists and examines the art, the garden-making, and the gardens they immortalised which you can visit today.
The ultimate guide to encouraging wildlife into the garden all year round. Taking a month-by-month approach, The Wildlife Gardener's Almanac is packed with ideas, advice, tips and checklists, to give gardener's the best chance to make their contribution to conserving our native flora and fauna, no matter what size their garden.
After losing her mother in a tragic accident Aria follows her father across the country to meet her mother's mysterious family. As she adjusts to life in the forests and mountains of Montana, she finds herself drawn into a world she never knew existed. She discovers the secret her mother took to the grave before telling her and faces enemies she never knew she had. Will she learn to rebuild after a tragic loss and embrace her future path?
The protagonist, a self-conscious teenager, grapples with feelings of inadequacy and loneliness as she embarks on a school project about family and community. Despite her initial pessimism, she reflects on her experiences, revealing a deeper search for acceptance and belonging. The narrative captures the struggles of adolescence, blending humor and vulnerability as she navigates her self-image and relationships, ultimately hinting at the possibility of change and hope for the future.
The adventure unfolds as Katie White and Harry Jinx travel to the Kingdom of Wisconsin in search of the mysterious McGuffin. Their journey through Baraboo's enchanting landscape leads them to explore profound themes such as the balance between pattern and chaos, the essence of human connection, and the significance of literature. With whimsical tales and unexpected twists, the quest challenges them to reflect on life's fundamental questions, ultimately inviting readers to ponder the connections between their experiences and the world around them.
From Tresco to Lindisfarne, Anglesey to Sark, visit the most beautiful and extreme island gardens of the British Isles, understanding their climates, native plants, and survival skills their gardeners deploy.
The Writer's Garden presents an intriguing study of the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces of 30 history's greatest writers.
Großbritannien und Irland sind von mehr als 6000 kleinen Inseln umgeben, 100 davon sind bewohnt. Dort wo Menschen leben, gibt es Gärten: Leuchtturm-Gärten, mediterrane Oasen, windumtoste Gärten mit knorrigen, alten Bäumen und Parkanlagen rund um historisch bedeutsame Schlösser und Klöster. Gartenliebhaber aus der ganzen Welt pilgern jährlich zu den Scilly-Inseln, den schottischen Hebriden, den Kanalinseln, den Orkney-Inseln und zur Isle of Wight, um die dortigen Garten-Schönheiten zu bewundern. In diesem Buch sind sie erstmals zusammengefasst.
Entdecken Sie blühende Gärten, romantisch überwucherte Cottages, stattliche Anwesen und ländliche Refugien von achtundzwanzig bedeutenden Schriftstellern – von Louisa May Alcotts Orchard House in dem sie Little Women schrieb, über Agatha Christies Landsitz Greenway und Hermann Hesses Haus in Gaienhofen bis zu Émile Zolas Villa in Médan. Gärten haben im Leben vieler Literaten eine bedeutende Rolle gespielt, hier unternahmen sie ausgedehnte Spaziergänge, schöpften neue Kraft und ließen sich von der Natur inspirieren.