Second Nature
The Story of a Naturalist's Garden
$27.23
- Paperback
288 pages
- Release Date
6 August 2024
Summary
In a hidden valley tucked into an unspoiled corner of England lies a naturalist’s garden that was developed from scratch by award-winning gardener and author Susie White, with the help of her husband and friends. This is the story of how they created a remarkable oasis, a place as alive as it is beautiful.
Susie’s vision and passion unfold as she transforms a patch of untended ground into a wildlife-friendly haven planted with flowering perennials, trees, herbs, vegetables, and a wild…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781915089915 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1915089913 |
| Author: | Susie White |
| Publisher: | Saraband / Contraband |
| Imprint: | Saraband / Contraband |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 6 August 2024 |
| Weight: | 178g |
| Dimensions: | 129mm x 198mm |
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Critics Review
‘Deepens the reader’s appreciation of their own garden.’ – Ursula Buchan in The Spectator, Gardening books of the year
‘Honest and heartwarming.’ – This England Magazine
‘A lyrical exploration of …gardens and the natural world.’ – WI Life
‘Lyrical, descriptive writing …a warm, companionable work.’ – The English Garden
‘Touches your soul … a wonderful celebration of gardens and wildlife.’ – Reckless Gardener
‘A wonder of a book … filled with ideas, inspiration and advice … A special book that has transformative powers.’ – Bramble Garden
Susie White
Susie White is a garden and travel writer, broadcaster, wildlife photographer, and lecturer. A lifelong and passionate gardener, she developed the garden at Chesters Walled Garden on Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. Since then, she has created a garden from scratch in a hidden valley on previously uncultivated land.
Beyond the garden, Susie’s interests include the environment, conservation, wildlife, upland hay meadows, archaeology, heritage skills, and the landscape and walks of the North Pennines, Northumberland, and the Lake District.
She is a regular contributor to The Guardian, BBC Countryfile, The English Garden, and Homes and Gardens, and is a garden columnist for My Weekly magazine. A member of the Garden Media Guild and an RHS speaker, she is the author of Gardens of Northumberland and the Borders.
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