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Poems for Gardeners

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The poetry in Poems for Gardeners is inspired by the ever-popular pastime of gardening and being in nature. Whether it's a gift for a keen gardener in your life, or a source of inspiration for your own garden, there is something for everyone in this lovely... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A stunning collection blooming with gardening-inspired poems.

A stunning collection blooming with gardening-inspired poems

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The poetry in Poems for Gardeners is inspired by the ever-popular pastime of gardening and being in nature. Whether it's a gift for a keen gardener in your life, or a source of inspiration for your own garden, there is something for everyone in this lovely anthology.

The book follows the pattern of the gardening year and is divided into sections: spring, when green shoots start to appear; summer, when plants grow in earnest, followed by high summer with its sultry days and warm nights. Then comes autumn and winter, when the year ends with frost and bare branches.

Filled to the brim with classic poetry, this collection contains poems about birds, plants, trees, flowers, weeds, bugs and butterflies, weather and wildlife, from poets such as William Wordsworth, D. H. Lawrence, Thomas Hardy, Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library poetry series, these stunning, quarter-clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is compiled by publisher and anthologist Gaby Morgan, with an introduction by Alice Vincent.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781035073238

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Collector's Library

Contributors:

  • Edited by Gaby Morgan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 101.0mm

Height: 157.0mm

Weight: 138g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Gaby Morgan is an associate publisher at Macmillan Children's Books and has run the children's poetry list for thirty years. She has compiled many bestselling anthologies including Read Me and Laugh: A Funny Poem for Every Day of the Year, Poems from the First World War, Fairy Poems - which was shortlisted for the CLPE Award - and the Macmillan Collector's Library poetry series featuring anthologies on Happiness, Nature, Childhood, Travelling and Christmas.

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