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Cuttings: A Year in the Garden With Christoper Lloyd – Paperback
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‘Cuttings’ is a selection from Christopher Lloyd’s writings for tne Guardian newspaper. It is arranged to take the reader through the seasons from January to December. He wrote in a way that combined sometimes precise archaic prose and romping colloquialism. But he never strayed from the’nitty-gritty’ of his subject in an easy,lean, conversational style, spiked with his own wit and humour.
Paperback. 390pp
9781845951078
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"One of the greatest gardeners of the 20th century... this celebration of a lifetime of adventurous horticulture will delight all who love good gardening and writing" * Manchester Evening News * "Christopher Lloyd's was a maverick voice in the panoply of twentieth-century gardeners, but one which spoke with such an unparalleled authority and enthusiasm that it is certain to endure" * Times Literary Supplement * "The ideal book to inspire gardeners, both beginners and those with green-fingered experience" * Good Book Guide * "As with the best gardens, this is a book to stroll in... infused with a lovely combination of light touch, deep passion and technical exactness" -- Michael Fishwick * Oldie *
Author Biography
Christopher Lloyd OBE VMH devoted his life to creating, and writing about, his garden at Great Dixter, which is one of the most exciting and constantly changing gardens of our time. He always captivated readers and audiences with his adventurous and witty approach to his subject. He was the subject of a BBC documentary entitled 'Gardener Provocateur', made after his death in 2006. His best-selling books include Succession Planting for Adventurous Gardeners, as well as a string of other gardening classics such as The Well-Tempered Garden and Meadows. He wrote regularly for magazines and newspapers, including Country Life, American Horticulture and the Guardian.Related products
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