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happylilkt's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
It's a bit stream of consciousness at times, but Culp's personality and love of gardening give it charm. Recommended for gardeners (or aspiring ones), but more as inspiration not as a practical guide. I appreciated Culp's list of favorite book
gardening books at the back!
Note: Be prepared to be jealous of Culp's budget and acres! It does make the book hard to relate to at times....
It's a bit stream of consciousness at times, but Culp's personality and love of gardening give it charm. Recommended for gardeners (or aspiring ones), but more as inspiration not as a practical guide. I appreciated Culp's list of favorite book
gardening books at the back!
Note: Be prepared to be jealous of Culp's budget and acres! It does make the book hard to relate to at times....
lady_doowop's review against another edition
4.0
This is a great second book for those that enjoyed "A Year at Brandywine Cottage: Six Seasons of Beauty, Bounty, and Blooms". I'm absolutely enthralled with this deeper dive into the garden and right from the start the pictures are stunning. I was most looking forward to seeing the Brandywine hellebores and snowdrops, the images in this book did not disappoint.
corgigirl02's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful pictures & a few good ideas! Inspiring garden book.
stellagramina's review against another edition
I liked how the author mixes instruction with memoir. I love this gardening style: it’s a natural cottage look. I prefer something a tad more manicured for my little suburban quarter acre with a mid century modern, but the design principles are sound, the pictures inspiring, and the prose pleasing. I had a hard time returning it to the library. I think I’m on my third renewal. I definitely want a copy of my own.
kecb12's review against another edition
4.0
As a new gardener, this book could have been overwhelming, but I found Culp’s way of writing as so accessible that this book felt nothing but inspiring and informative. I can’t wait to keep building my garden based on what I learned!
jumbleread's review against another edition
4.0
I’ve read this book twice. The photographs are lovely and there is much wisdom about garden design in this book.