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Written as a result of her first book "Wood and Garden", this contains Gertrude Jekyll's original photographs with 16 colour plates and comments from the 1982 edition. Subtitled "Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both", the book assumes, at times, the form of a diary, at others there are reflections and experiences which the author has enjoyed and wishes to share with her readers. In "Home and Garden", she describes the building of her own home to her own design with the help of Sir Edwin Lutyens and the garden she created around it. Her eye for detail, both in the home and outside it, is one of her greatest strengths and it is often the commonplace we all see but fail to examine that she observes so acutely and draws to our attention. Moreover, she talks to the reader as someone with the same interests and problems so that although some of the experiences she describes may now seem dated, the common sense remains. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) studied painting as a young girl, then fulfilled many commissions, enjoying a reputation as an artist and craftswoman before becoming a gardener.
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First published in 1890, this is the second book by Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932), one of the most influential garden designers of her time. It is a collection of her advice and reflections on a range of topics, from notes on particular plants to guidance on practical projects.
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HOME AND GARDEN: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Thus. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in light green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine and the upper board. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. The unclipped dust wrapper is in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Gertrude Jekyll (29 November 1843 - 8 December 1932) was a British horticulturist, garden designer, craftswoman, photographer, writer and artist. She created over 400 gardens in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States, and wrote over 1000 articles for magazines such as Country Life and William Robinson's The Garden. Jekyll has been described as "a premier influence in garden design" by British and American gardening enthusiasts. Notes and thoughts, practical and critical of a worker in both, with 53 illustrations from photographs by the author and 16 colour plates and comments added to this 1982 edition. Ref D 4. Seller Inventory # 030868
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