Meadows
At Great Dixter and Beyond
$91.19
- Hardcover
240 pages
- Release Date
26 August 2015
Summary
‘To see a meadow in bloom is a great delight - it’s alive and teeming with life, mysterious, dynamic and seemingly out of our control …’ So Christopher Lloyd began his book on meadows, first published by Cassell in 2004. No one knew more about meadow gardening than Lloyd, who spent much of his long life developing the flowering tapestries in his garden at Great Dixter. In Meadows he imparted that lifetime’s learning, exploring the development and management of meadow areas, explaining how to establish a meadow in a garden setting, and describing the hundreds of beautiful grasses, bulbs and perennials and annuals that thrive in different meadow conditions. Lloyd’s classic text remains at the heart of this new book, which also includes an extensive new introduction by Fergus Garrett, Lloyd’s head gardener and his successor at Great Dixter, and new photography.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781910258033 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1910258032 |
| Author: | Christopher Lloyd, Fergus Garrett, Carol Casselden, Jonathan Buckley |
| Publisher: | Gemini Books Group Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pimpernel Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 240 |
| Release Date: | 26 August 2015 |
| Weight: | 970g |
| Dimensions: | 170mm x 230mm |
| Series: | Pimpernel Garden Classics |
Critics Review
“For anyone caring for an existing meadow, or thinking of taking one on, the information contained here is priceless.” * Professional Gardener *
“Packed with practical tips….This breezy mix of gardening, appreciation of natural processes and symbioses with other species makes the book very engaging and enjoyable. These evolving meadow diaries are set to become classics.” * World of Interiors *
“A new look at Meadows, in an updated edition, is as timely as ever. In this comprehensive book, every type of meadow is discussed, from bulbs to the “cornfield scene.”” * Gardenista *
“Meadows is an inspiring book, factual and enchanting. Whether you have vast acres or a tiny suburban plot, it will encourage you to look at meadows with a new awareness and tempt you to try converting an area of your garden into your own wildlife haven, full of natural and unpretentious beauty. A highly recommended read.” * Cottage Gardener *
‘Inspiring imagery.’ * The English Garden *
‘Ideal for those wanting their own wildflower patch’ * Daily Mail *
Christopher Lloyd
Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006) was a charismatic and controversial gardener and writer who devoted his life to the garden at Great Dixter in East Sussex. He wrote regularly for newspapers and magazines and was the author of a string of best-selling gardening books. He was created OBE in 2000 and also held the highest award of the Royal Horticultural Society, the Victoria Medal of Honour.
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