Descrizione

Garden Wisdom is an inspiring mix of practical advice, traditional garden lore, and eco-friendly ideas compiled to help you make the most of your garden. According to Elizabethan philosopher and essayist Francis Bacon, a garden is the "the purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man." As anyone who has one will confirm, a garden can indeed seem like a piece of heaven on Earth—a haven of peace and tranquillity which soothes the soul and provides relief from the pressures of our busy, modern lives.
This book tells you everything you need to know about the preparation, cultivation, and maintenance of a garden, be it large or small, lawn or terrace, or even just a windowbox, and provides indispensable advice both for fairweather gardeners and for those who garden at every opportunity, whatever the weather. Its pages are packed with advice to help you to identify your type of garden so you can maximize its natural resources and save yourself time, effort, and horticultural heartbreak by choosing plants suited to the site.
Experienced gardeners and beginners alike will find Garden Wisdom an invaluable companion all year round.

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Usato ottime condizioni, lievi segni di uso e del tempo. (T-CA)

Garden Wisdom is an inspiring mix of practical advice, traditional garden lore, and eco-friendly ideas compiled to help you make the most of your garden. According to Elizabethan philosopher and essayist Francis Bacon, a garden is the "the purest of human pleasures. It is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man." As anyone who has one will confirm, a garden can indeed seem like a piece of heaven on Earth—a haven of peace and tranquillity which soothes the soul and provides relief from the pressures of our busy, modern lives.
This book tells you everything you need to know about the preparation, cultivation, and maintenance of a garden, be it large or small, lawn or terrace, or even just a windowbox, and provides indispensable advice both for fairweather gardeners and for those who garden at every opportunity, whatever the weather. Its pages are packed with advice to help you to identify your type of garden so you can maximize its natural resources and save yourself time, effort, and horticultural heartbreak by choosing plants suited to the site.
Experienced gardeners and beginners alike will find Garden Wisdom an invaluable companion all year round.

Note alle condizioni del volume
Usato ottime condizioni, lievi segni di uso e del tempo. (T-CA)

Autore/i Sharon Amos
Editore Laurel Glen Luogo San Diego
Anno 2000 Pagine 128
Dimensioni 22x25 (cm) Illustrazioni ill. colori n.t. - colors ills
Legatura cart. edit. con sovracc. ill. colori - Hardcover with dustjacket Conservazione Usato ottime condizioni - used very good
Lingua Francese - French text Peso 1000 (gr)
ISBN 1571456651 EAN-13 9781571456656