The Golden Circle by Hal Borland
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast:
The Golden Circle by Hal Borland
This book came out in 1977, and oh, my dears, what a delightful discovery I've made!
A celestial calendar, if you will, painted in hues as vibrant as the heavens themselves.
The Golden Circle, by the esteemed Hal Borland, is a treasure trove of natural wonders, each page a miniature masterpiece.
Mr. Borland, a master of the written word, has woven tales of the seasons into a tapestry so intricate and enchanting that one can almost hear the whisper of the wind through the leaves or feel the gentle caress of a snowflake upon one's cheek.
When I walk the country roads these evenings, the whole universe accompanies me, for the earth is all open to the starlight, leaf fall complete.
The stars lean so close that if I stood on tiptoe on the highest hill, I might grasp at least one star in my tingling fingers...
We should be able to glimpse eternity through those spark-holes in the blanket of the long night.
Year builds upon year, even as the seasons follow, and year's end is only a pause, a time for a deep breath.
Tomorrow rises in the east, all the tomorrows.
Accompanying his lyrical prose are the exquisite paintings of Anne Ophelia Dowden, a true artist who has captured the essence of nature with a delicate touch.
A slight 54 pages take us month by month through the barren beauty of January to the lush exuberance of summer.
This book invites us to journey through the year, experiencing the wonder of each month anew. It is a companion for the young and old alike, a reminder of the timeless beauty of the natural world.
So, dear reader, if you seek a respite from the mundane, a glimpse into the extraordinary seasons on this planet, I urge you to open the pages of The Golden Circle. You will not be disappointed.
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