Vita Sackville-West’s Sissinghurst by Vita Sackville-West and Sarah Raven
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Sissinghurst by Vita Sackville-West and Sarah Raven
The subtitle to this book is Vita Sackville-West and the Creation of a Garden.
The British poet and writer Vita Sackville-West wrote a weekly column in The Observer, where she shared her life at Sissinghurst. Who better than Sarah Raven, who happens to be married to Vita's grandson Adam Nicholson, to write this extraordinary book and to share with us Vitas love of flowers and gardening.
Every year, gardeners and non-gardeners alike visit Sissinghurst for inspiration and enjoyment. In fact, Sissinghurst remains one of the most visited gardens in the world. Sarah's book is loaded with beautiful photographs and drawings that help convey the triumph of this special place for gardeners and lovers of beauty. Gardeners will especially appreciate the level of detail regarding almost every plant in the garden - why they were chosen and Vita’s personal take on each plant. Vita’s plant lists are part of her legacy and gift to gardeners who want to model her gorgeous plant combinations.
You can get a used copy of Sissinghurst by Vita Sackville-West and Sarah Raven and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $12
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