The Gardener’s Bed-Book by Richardson Wright
As Heard on The Daily Gardener Podcast:
The Gardener's Bed-Book by Richardson Wright
This book was lovingly reprinted in 2003. Its subtitle is Short and Long Pieces to Be Read in Bed by Those Who Love Green Growing Things.
One word to sum it up: charming.
Ah, The Gardener’s Bed-Book, a jewel of the literary garden!
This little tome is a nightly balm for the weary soul and a feast for the imagination. Imagine curling up in your favorite armchair, a soft blanket draped over your knees, as you slip into the pages of this enchanting volume.
Wright, a master of the horticultural pen, invites us into his verdant world with lyrical prose as soothing as a gentle summer breeze. Each of his 365 bite-sized essays is a carefully cultivated morsel designed to be savored in the quiet solitude of bedtime. Wright's observations are insightful and whimsical, from the practicalities of growing plume poppies to the simple joy of a freshly hung dish towel.
His writing is a delightful tapestry woven with gardening advice, literary musings, and a touch of mischievous humor. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or merely an armchair enthusiast, you'll be captivated by his infectious enthusiasm for the natural world.
So, let us slip between the covers of this timeless treasure and allow ourselves to be transported to a world where the garden is not merely a place of toil, but a sanctuary of peace and beauty.
SI HORTUM IN HORTORIA PODCASTA IN BIBLIOTEHCA HABES, NIHIL DEERIT.