In Veronica's Garden - Softcover

Cadwaladr, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0973009608 ISBN 13: 9780973009606

Publisher: Madrona Books & Pub, 2002

Synopsis

In Veronica's Garden is the true story of a garden and the larger than life personality of its creator. This is a social history of the Milner Garden in Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, a stunningly beautiful garden nestled into the Canadian West Coast Douglas-fir forest.

The book traces the life of Veronica Milner, the creative force behind the garden. Born into the Edwardian British aristocracy, she was related to Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales.

As a young bride, she moved to an Irish castle. When widowed after an unhappy marriage, she remarried and moved to Canada where she built a garden in the style of Victorian garden writer William Robinson. Visitors to the garden included royalty. Malaspina University-College was gifted the garden in 1996.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

In Veronica's Garden is the remarkable true story of a garden and the larger than life personality of its creator. This is a record of the development of the Milner Gardens and Woodland, a stunningly beautiful garden nestled into the Canadian West Coast Douglas-fir forest.

The book traces the life of Veronica Milner, the creative force behind the garden. Born into the British aristocracy, she was related to Winston Churchill and Diana, Princess of Wales.

As a young bride, Veronica moved to Glin castle, Ireland. Despite an unhappy marriage, she and her husband restored the castle garden and became friends with influential garden experts and artists.

When she was widowed, Veronica married a wealthy Canadian businessman and transformed his summer retreat into a beautiful "wild garden" in the manner of William Robinson.

Visitors to the garden included royalty. Prince Charles and the late Diana, Princess of Wales were guests. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip stayed at the estate for three days.

About the Author:

Margaret Cadwaladr was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was educated at the University of British Columbia and awarded the degree of Master of Arts (Sociology) and a Diploma in Adult Education.

Margaret is an articulate and entertaining speaker and often lectures about the garden.

She is past Vice-President of the Federation of British Columbia Writers and a member of the Garden Writers of America and the Canadian Association for Photographic Arts.

About this edition

• Publisher: Madrona Books & Pub
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0973009608
• ISBN 13: 9780973009606
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 212