Three Gardens by Graham Stuart Thomas

Three Gardens by Graham Stuart Thomas

This book came out in 1986, and the subtitle is With Notes on Their Design, Maintenance and Plants.

Darling, have you ever craved a garden that reflects your soul, a living masterpiece to call your own?

Then get ready to be enticed by Graham Stuart Thomas, the Michelangelo of mud!

In Three Gardens, this delightfully eccentric Brit spills the tea on his lifelong love affair with flora.

Imagine, if you will, a wide-eyed boy named Graham, ostracized by the dullards for his obsession with roses.

Fast forward to adulthood, and Graham became a horticultural rockstar, sculpting three gardens that are as dramatic as a Shonda Rhimes plot twist.

Each one reflects a different chapter in his life: the first, a youthful burst of color at his parents' home; the second, a grand statement piece at a sprawling mansion; and the final one, a cozy haven built for quiet contemplation.

Through it all, Graham spills secrets like gossip at a high tea. He talks about the heartbreaks (that rhododendron that sulked under the oak, oh the drama!), the triumphs (like that magnolia that defied the odds and bloomed again!), and everything in between. It's a smart, funny, and envy-inducing journey, punctuated by his charming watercolors and enough Latin plant names to make your head spin.

But wait, there's more! Graham, bless his practical soul, also throws in a treasure trove of tips for us mere mortals.

He shares winning plant combinations, whispers design secrets, and offers sage advice for gardens of all shapes and sizes.

Whether you're a green-thumbed goddess or a balcony-bound bohemian, this book is your backstage pass to horticultural heaven.

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