We Made a Garden by Margery Fish

We Made a Garden by Margery Fish

This fun reprint of Margery's book came out in 2002.

Ah, the delightful chaos of a garden in its infancy!

Imagine an acre of untamed wilderness, a veritable jungle of brambles and nettles, a place where nature ran riot. Such was the canvas upon which Margery and Walter Fish embarked on their horticultural adventure.

In the 1960s, these intrepid gardeners decided to tame this unruly beast to transform it into a masterpiece of floral artistry. Their goal was not merely a garden but a cottage garden, a place of charm and character where every plant had a story to tell.

As Margery wisely noted,

You mustn't rely on your flowers to make your garden attractive. A good bone structure must come first—with intelligent use of evergreen plants—so the garden is always clothed.

This philosophy guided their every decision, a testament to their understanding of the garden's underlying architecture.

In her book, Margery takes us on a delightful journey through creating their horticultural haven. From the trials and tribulations of lawn care to the delicate art of tulip bulb planting, she shares her wisdom and passion with a warmth and humor that is utterly captivating.

So, if you're longing for a tale of horticultural triumph, a glimpse into the heart of a truly English cottage garden, then We Made a Garden is the book for you. It's a story of love, labor, and the enduring beauty of nature, told with a wit and charm that will leave you longing for your own patch of paradise.

You can get a copy of We Made a Garden by Margery Fish and support the show using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $6.