From the acclaimed author of the Cazalet Chronicles, Elizabeth Jane Howard, Green Shades: An Anthology of Plants, Gardens and Gardeners brings together a diverse and fascinating selection of garden writing that spans the centuries, the seasons and the species.
A comprehensive guide to cultivating new plants, from vegetables and flowers to shrubs and succulents, containing techniques for a wide variety of species.
"e;The foodie book of the year"e; The Spectator'An inspiring book for city dwellers who pine for the bounty of a countryside hedgerow' Sunday Times'The forager's magic trick; To conjure a meal out of seemingly nothing and ensure you never look the same way at a neglected green space again' Daily Telegraph'I love the idea that I could pick up dinner from a local park rather than from a shop on the way home.