DescriptionLily has a talent for making things grow. So when she finds a mysterious seed during a walk in the forest, she plants it. The ugly seedling that comes up is a surprise, but Lily treasures all plants. All the other fairies, however, don't like the mysterious plant one bit!
DescriptionWhen did talking to your plants become a dialogue? In this remarkable work, author and gardener Judith Handelsman teaches that "the issues of life and death reveal themselves through observing and caring for plants." She illustrates her point with magical stories that will leave you in no doubt that you can communicate with your own plants, whether you live in the country or in a high-rise apartment with a house plant on your window sill.
DescriptionOutside in the sunshine, with flowers and plants, Abby Adams, Susan Hill, Christopher Lloyd, and more let their creative juices flow to produce this companion to The Writer in the Garden . It too is filled with passionate observations and philosophical meanderings. Ironic, amusing, and idiosyncratic, these delightful tales are a joyful addition to the first volume. So roll up your sleeves and play in the mud while these talented writers inspire you with their words.
DescriptionVidia and the Fairy Crown: When Queen Clarion's fairy crown goes missing, everyone in Pixie Hollow thinks sour-tempered Vidia is to blame. Now it's up to Vidia to clear her name. But time is running out. Vidia only has two days to solve the mystery of the missing crown. If she doesn't, she will be banished from the fairy kingdom forever. Lily's Pesky Plant: Lily has a talent for making things grow. So when she finds a mysterious seed during a walk in the forest, she plants it. The ugly seedling that comes up is a surprise, but Lily treasures all plants. All the other fairies, however, don't like the mysterious plant one bit!
DescriptionAlan Titchmarsh is known to millions through the popular BBC TV programmes Ground Force and Gardener's World . Now you can enjoy an amusing, informative, and entertaining evening with the Gardening Broadcaster of the Year. Alan talks about his life and career, tells hilarious behind-the-scenes anecdotes, reads some of his favourite stories and poems, and, of course, gives useful advice about gardening.
DescriptionGardens and gardening are a source of inspiration for writers and poets. Here is a wonderfully rich selection of garden writing - amusing, ironic, poignant, opinionated - taken from essays, fiction, diaries, poetry, journalism, and letters. With over 40 selections from writers on both sides of the Atlantics, each contribution is itself as magnificent as a flower stemming from the earth. You'll hear selections from budding young talents as well as such renowned writers as Collete, Nancy Mitford, Edith Wharton, and E.B. White.
DescriptionThe tulip craze of 17th century Holland has a dark side! Cornelius van Baerle, a wealthy but naive tulip grower, finds himself entangled in the deadly politics of his time. Cornelius' one desire is to grow the perfect black tulip. But after his godfather is murdered, he finds himself in prison, facing a death sentence. His jailer's lovely daughter holds the key to his survival, and his chance to produce the precious black blossom. Yet he has one more enemy to contend with!
