A Garden Miscellany: An Illustrated Guide to the Elements of the Garden
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“A sweet, alphabetical handbook to all things green.” —The New York Post
Do you know a folly from a ha-ha? Can an allée be pleached? Does a skep belong on a plinth? Answers to these questions—plus a gazebo-ful of information, stories, and visual delights—await in this charming exploration of the stuff gardens are made of. Garden historian Suzanne Staubach covers everything from arbors to water features, reveling in the anecdotes that accompany each element. Filled with revelations and fanciful illustrations by Julia Yellow, A Garden Miscellany promises new discoveries with each reading—a book to be returned to again and again.
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A Garden Miscellany: An Illustrated Guide to the Elements of the Garden
$13.99
one girls opinion –
My first thought was so much work was put into this that it’s unfortunate it delivers such basic information. The poor illustrator! Writtten for the real novice with simple language and attractive though juvenile illustrations – maybe it was meant to be read to children.
S. Diehl –
I thrive on lists and information. To have an inspiring list of different things I can use to create interest in my garden is amazing. The illustrations are fun too!
L. L. Hodskins –
This was heavily displayed at this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show. We’d bought enough stuff there, so I tried Amazon (for 1/2 off). I got it for my 90+ year old parents who are long-time gardeners, and they both loved it. They didn’t know all the terms, and the historical and geographical anecdotes really added to the info.
Mabel M –
Beautiful illustrations. Great information. I love picking up this book.
Bonnye Reed Fry –
I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Suzanne Staubach, and Timber Press. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read A Garden Miscellany of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion on this work.
A Garden Miscellany is an excellent guide for setting up or improving your home garden, helpful for both beginning gardener and old pro. Suzanne Staubach brings to mind the simple things that make a garden special – things we often overlook in our frantic world today. This is a book I can heartily recommend for friends and family. It makes for a nice break into nostalgia for even the life-long gardener.
Sondra R. Brooks_Author –
Oh, my gosh! I would love this book for the art alone. I hope it will be a large, coffee-table-type book when it goes to print, one to be thumbed through slowly over time. Very informative and thought-provoking. There are many how-to gardening books on the market, but “A Garden Miscellany” takes the reader back in time to the history and habits of formal and informal gardening, while presenting timeless suggestions for modern-day garden creativity.
This book will be even more beautiful when in print. (I read it on the computer.)
I thank NetGalley for allowing me to download this work in exchange for an honest review.
AnnieB –
A Garden Miscellany is a whimsically illustrated alphabetical glossary of gardening terms and features by Suzanne Staubach. Released 29th Oct by Workman on their Timber Press imprint, it’s 220 pages and available in hardback and ebook formats.
Although it’s a simple concept (a thematic alphabetic glossary), this charming book offers quite a bit more. There are definitions for 85 garden concepts from allée to yard. There is also a wealth of trivia and history interspersed with beautifully rendered garden scenes and action shots including double page spreads which include detailed artistic narratives. I really loved the community gardening scenes complete with friends and neighbors, herb beds, cat and dog, lush fruits, and a prosaic compost bin. Everything looks so energetic and harmonious.
This is a beautiful book. It would make a superlative gift (housewarming?) for a gardening friend. The entire ‘vibe’ is upbeat, positive, and friendly.
Four enthusiastic stars.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Kristine Fisher –
A Garden Miscellany by Suzanne Staubach is a free NetGalley ebook that I read in late October.
An alphabetical dictionary of the design components of a garden with definition, history, how something can be used, included, and maintained in one’s own garden. So decorative and beautifully illustrated!