Home and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Worker in Both (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gertrude Jekyll

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331568276 ISBN 13: 9780331568271

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Discover a intimate and practical look at living with nature, plants, and well-made spaces that endure.

This edition pairs Gertrude Jekyll’s thoughtful reflections on homes, gardens, and cutting gardens with clear guidance for designing and tending spaces that feel both beautiful and livable. The prose invites readers to consider craftsmanship, sustainability, and the everyday details that make a garden truly work.

From the design of sturdy, timeless houses to the careful arrangement of conservatories and winter gardens, the book blends observations with practical advice. You’ll find ideas on selecting materials, shaping plant groups for year‑round interest, and creating rooms that are at once stylish and comfortable. The author’s voice centers on approachable, hands-on care and a respect for traditional techniques that still feel fresh today.
What you’ll experience

• Clear guidance on planning and planting for durable, attractive garden spaces
• Thoughtful critiques of plant choices, together with practical grouping and color ideas
• Advice on arranging indoor greenery for beauty and balance, not clutter
• Reflections on simple living, work, and the joy of tending a home garden

Ideal for readers who enjoy classic garden writing, practical landscape ideas, and a timeless approach to home and garden design.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331568276
• ISBN 13: 9780331568271
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 411