Back In The Garden With Dulcy - Softcover

Dulcy Mahar

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0989710408 ISBN 13: 9780989710404

Publisher: Carpe Diem Books, 2013

Synopsis

How Did Dulcy Mahar ....become a rock star of the Northwest gardening community? By writing a column for The Oregonian that didn t preach slavish imitation to your next-door neighbor s immaculately mowed lawn and trimmed hedges. and charm as she shared her weekly triumphs and humiliating mistakes, Dulcy always reassured her readers that it was okay. As a gardener, I learn by trial and error, and error, and error, she blithely confessed. Dulcy s column ran for more than twenty-two years, showing her readers there was adventure and beauty in their own backyards. Her columns were packed with solidly researched direction and knowledge sprinkled with wit. Her fan base ranged from beginners to master gardeners. When Dulcy died of ovarian cancer in July 2011, devoted readers begged for her columns to be reprinted. Through Dulcy s editor, they urged her husband, Ted, to write a book. In BACK IN THE GARDEN WITH DULCY, Ted Mahar (who spent four decades as The Oregonian chief film critic) reflects on their nearly fifty-year marriage, surrounded by beloved cats and dogs, and a garden that served as a laboratory for her columns. He has also selected 140 of Dulcy s most popular and requested columns for this special volume, which is complemented by more than 140 color photographs. Remarkably, Dulcy had virtually no horticultural training. With the help of her garden partner (a regular column character she called Doug the Wonder Boy ), she created walking paths, sitting areas, vegetable and rose beds, and more, always sharing her discoveries with her readers who thought of her as the best friend I never met. Through her victories and failures, Dulcy bonded with them all. BACK IN THE GARDEN WITH DULCY is a beautiful volume that reminds us of the pleasures we derive from tending our gardens.

About this title

About the Author

Ted Mahar spent four decades at The Oregonian as a film and television critic, where he reviewed thousands of films and TV programs, attended film festivals and forums, interviewed actors, directors others working in the film industry. He was married to Dulcy Mahar, who wrote her popular garden column for The Oregonian for more than two decades. He lives in the Garthwick neighborhood of South East Portland, where he continues to maintain his wife's famous garden with her long-time garden partner, Douglas Wilson. This is his first book.

Review

Whether a novice or advanced gardener, or anything in-between, Dulcy's writing had broad appeal for everyone. Her columns made me reflect on my own mistakes, gave me new ideas and made me laugh about taking gardening too seriously. She was a garden treasure and her loss is deeply felt. --Mike Darcy, host of IN THE GARDEN/KXL AM Radio

Back in the Garden With Dulcy is a beautiful reminder of Dulcy's humor, generosity and dedication. It's clear she loved her readers as much as they loved her. --Kym Pokorny, Garden Writer, The Oregonian"s "Home & Gardens of the Northwest"

I learned two things from Dulcy's columns, Never take gardening too seriously and there's always room for one more plant. --Lori Volmer, co-owner, Garden Fever

Edition details

• Publisher: Carpe Diem Books
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0989710408
• ISBN 13: 9780989710404
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 262
• Editor: Ted Mahar