Grounded in the Garden

‘A balm for the soul’ – Louise Curley‘For those ready to roll up their sleeves and rediscover their green fingers this spring, Grounded in the Garden is a fitting inspiration’‘This delightful book definitely does not disappoint’‘A thoughtful contemplation… which offers plenty of plant-friendly gardening advice’‘A beautiful production. Useful ideas, practical information and helpful lists. Book of the month.’‘Beautifully illustrated…Like its author, it is thought-provoking and reflective’‘If you want a masterclass on how to create a garden, [this] is an essential read…I’d buy it for the beautiful photographs alone’‘Discover plant and colour inspiration, and ideas for extending the season’‘A fine book. Outstanding photography. There is a constant sense of energetic invention running through this book, always balanced against the practical realities of seasonal gardening’‘A beautiful production, intensely personal, contemplative and celebratory. Maher’s love of nature shines brightly throughout the book’s beautifully illustrated pages, which are filled with sumptuous photography’‘This heartfelt book showcases Maher’s painterly knack of combining colours to maximum effect, and is a real feast for the eyes’‘Discover plant and colour inspiration, and ideas for extending the season’‘With exquisite images of pretty flowers, birds and other wildlife, this book is a sensory delight.’‘Remarkably and wonderfully far removed from being another dry, technical ‘how-to’ book, for the heart and soul of an artist beats through it’ – Paddy Tobin, author of An Irish Gardener‘A compelling read for both the seasoned gardeners and those discovering the joy of cultivating their own unique outdoor sanctuary.” -

TJ Maher was born in Tipperary. He is an artist who lives in County Wicklow. His garden, Patthana, which is open to the public, is a unique creation combining horticultural and artistic disciplines. TJ is interested in Buddhist principles. Through his garden he finds connection with himself and with nature, which has been his love since childhood.