A Guided Discovery of Gardening
For some, gardening is a mysterious activity involving muck, unfathomable know-how, and physical labour. To others, it is their gateway to creativity, well-being, and magic. Julia Atkinson-Dunn knows what it is to stand on both sides of this fence and has channelled her discovery of gardening into a book to aid and inspire others in their own journey.
A Guided Discovery of Gardening is a comprehensive partner in creating a garden, arranged to sweep beginner and progressing gardeners through informative basics to fascinating insights, laid bare through her casual, friendly writing. From introductions to plant types and taking cuttings to valuable tips for home buyers and the curation of seasonally responsive planting, this book covers a wide range of topics.
Particularly relevant to temperate regions around the world, rich doses of handy knowledge are intermingled with reflective essays and visits to some of Julia's favourite NZ gardens.
For some, gardening is a mysterious activity involving muck, unfathomable know-how, and physical labour. To others, it is their gateway to creativity, well-being, and magic. Julia Atkinson-Dunn knows what it is to stand on both sides of this fence and has channelled her discovery of gardening into a book to aid and inspire others in their own journey.
A Guided Discovery of Gardening is a comprehensive partner in creating a garden, arranged to sweep beginner and progressing gardeners through informative basics to fascinating insights, laid bare through her casual, friendly writing. From introductions to plant types and taking cuttings to valuable tips for home buyers and the curation of seasonally responsive planting, this book covers a wide range of topics.
Particularly relevant to temperate regions around the world, rich doses of handy knowledge are intermingled with reflective essays and visits to some of Julia's favourite NZ gardens.
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For some, gardening is a mysterious activity involving muck, unfathomable know-how, and physical labour. To others, it is their gateway to creativity, well-being, and magic. Julia Atkinson-Dunn knows what it is to stand on both sides of this fence and has channelled her discovery of gardening into a book to aid and inspire others in their own journey.
A Guided Discovery of Gardening is a comprehensive partner in creating a garden, arranged to sweep beginner and progressing gardeners through informative basics to fascinating insights, laid bare through her casual, friendly writing. From introductions to plant types and taking cuttings to valuable tips for home buyers and the curation of seasonally responsive planting, this book covers a wide range of topics.
Particularly relevant to temperate regions around the world, rich doses of handy knowledge are intermingled with reflective essays and visits to some of Julia's favourite NZ gardens.
