Category Archives: Recommended reading

Books about plants and gardening that I can’t live without

#britishflowers hour – Books, books, books; an update from 21 October

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Sara Davison

Taking over the reins of running this very successful weekly event from Georgie Newbery (@theflowerfarmer on Twitter) was a daunting task but my co-host, Sara Willman (@myflowerpatch) and I found that when we asked the question ‘what flowery/floristry books would … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading 3 – ‘Consider the Lily’ by Elizabeth Buchan

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Sara Davison

  A novel, this time, rather than a ‘how to’ or garden diary style of book.   I love this book and have read it many times.  Elizabeth Buchan is the daughter of gardening writer Ursula Buchan so in ways … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading 2 – Helen Dillon on Gardening

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Sara Davison

Another plant hero of mine, Helen Dillon, gardens in Dublin; it is many years since I visited her garden but it is on my list – next time I’m in that fair city I must plan my trip to coincide … Continue reading →

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Recommended Reading 1 – Beth Chatto’s ‘Garden Notebook’

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Sara Davison

I’ve added a Recommended Reading page to my blog where you will (in time) find my list of favourite garden reads; my post today is about one of them. Beth Chatto is one of my gardening heros and I have visited … Continue reading →

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