A truly intriguing, poetic, and thought-provoking book. The author lives in the Scottish highlands, with poor soil and a harsh climate. His "marginal" garden by design differs as little as possible from the surrounding wildness and requires little maintenance, yet satisfies the essential requirement of any garden by giving its owner pleasure.
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A truly intriguing, poetic, & thought-provoking book. The author lives in the Scottish highlands, with poor soil & a harsh climate. His "marginal" garden by design differs as little as possible from the surrounding wildness, requires little maintenance, yet satisfies the essential requirement of any garden by giving its owner pleasure.
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Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers. Seller Inventory # wbs9699651176
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Deals with the author's creation of a garden in nine acres of hillside in the Scottish Highlands. The book describes the principles of planning such a garden while the challenge of translating them to other sites is left to the reader. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002008392
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Condition: Very Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 39476042-20
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Seller: Broadleaf Books, Abergavenny, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Almost as New. Dust Jacket Condition: Almost as New. B/w photographs (illustrator). 1st Edition. First published in 1997 by David and Charles and Timber Press. As new to inside with no inscriptions. The dust jacket is not price clipped. Subtitled "Gardening In The Wild". "This is the remarkable story of a unique garden carved out of nine acres of hillside in the Scottish Highlands . It is a magical world, part cultivated, part wilderness, of glens, caves, native woodland and wild river, sustained by an understanding of and respect for its ecological balance. The garden and its gardener are partners in the local environment, an approach that has formed the seamless character of the place". Broadleaf Books is a second hand independent bookshop in Abergavenny, South Wales. Enquiries and visits are welcome. gard. Seller Inventory # 193616
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Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 1st Edition. As new. First edition. 191pp. b/w illus. A lovely copy. Seller Inventory # 108677
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