Growing to a Ripe Old Age - Softcover

Enfield, Edward

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1445882663 ISBN 13: 9781445882666

Publisher: Camden, 2012

Synopsis

Edward Enfield has spent half a century tending his garden, and here he tackles the thorny subject of roses, counts the blessings of keeping chickens and exposes the perfidy of gardening copywriters, while offering wise and witty tips on how best to enjoy the fruits of your labour.

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Review

'With wry humour, Edward leads the author through the thorny subject of roses, counts the blessings of keeping chickens and exposes the perfidy of gardening copywriters, while offering wise and witty tips on how best to enjoy the fruits of one's labour.'

(Chichester Observer)

'Half a century of gardening has given Edward Enfield, father of comedian Harry, plenty to write about in this delightful autobiography focusing on his horticultural pursuits. This amusing little book features witty anecdotes about his experiences in rose-growers' competitions, keeping chickens and other gardening miscellany. Perfect for escaping the Christmas repeats on telly.'

(ShropshireStar.com)

'This amusing little book features witty anecdotes about his experiences... Perfect for escaping the Christmas repeats on telly.'

(Peterborough Evening Telegraph)

'delightful autobiography... Perfect for escaping the Christmas repeats on telly.'

(Grimsby Telegraph)

'Simple and straightforward advice. What more could one want'

(Hampshire, the County Magazine)

About the Author

Edward Enfield has been a columnist for The Oldie magazine since 1992, has written for publications including the Daily Express, The Guardian and The Sunday Telegraph, and has appeared on television in Watchdog,the BBC's Holiday programme, Points of View and The Heaven and Earth Show. He lives in West Sussex.

Edition details

• Publisher: Camden
• Publication date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1445882663
• ISBN 13: 9781445882666
• Binding: Paperback