A Garden Miscellany

Name: A Garden Miscellany
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SKU: 9781604698817
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An Illustrated Guide to the Elements of the Garden

By Suzanne Staubach

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A Garden Miscellany by Suzanne Staubach is a charming, alphabetical guide to the elements of gardens, from arbors to water features. It blends fascinating historical anecdotes with practical information, inviting readers to discover the stories behind garden features like follies, ha-has, and pleached allees. Adorned with whimsical illustrations by Julia Yellow, this book offers both visual delight and a rich trove of knowledge for gardening enthusiasts and curious minds alike.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for gardening enthusiasts, hobbyists, and anyone fascinated by garden history and design. It also makes a thoughtful gift for those who appreciate beautifully illustrated, informative books about nature and outdoor spaces.

A Garden Miscellany is a fun and informative visual exploration of the main features commonly found in gardens. Fully illustrated by Julia Yellow, it is a gorgeous gift for every kind of garden lover.

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A sweet, alphabetical handbook to all things green.

The New York Post

Do you know a folly from a ha-ha? Can an allee be pleached? Does a skep belong on a plinth? Answers to these questions plus a gazebo-ful of information, stories, and visual delights await in this charming exploration of the stuff gardens are made of.

Garden historian Suzanne Staubach covers everything from arbors to water features, revelling in the anecdotes that accompany each element. Filled with revelations and fanciful illustrations by Julia Yellow, A Garden Miscellany promises new discoveries with each reading — a book to be returned to again and again.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Praised for its blend of useful advice and engaging historical tidbits, A Garden Miscellany is noted for Julia Yellow's whimsical illustrations that keep the book both charming and informative. Reviewers from Publishers Weekly and The New York Post highlight its appeal as a delightful resource and an ideal gift, while The Seattle Times, The Oregonian, and The Multnomah County Library commend the book's clever prose, storytelling style, and attractive presentation.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781604698817

Publisher: Workman Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 October 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Timber Press

Illustration: 100 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 256.0mm

Weight: 920g

Pages: 220

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Home & Garden Non-Fiction Suzanne Staubach

About the Author

Suzanne Staubach writes, pots, and gardens in the rural northeastern hills of Connecticut. Staubach was a bookseller for 34 years as the manager and trade buyer for the UConn Co-op. She was one of the founding members of the Connecticut Children s Book Fair, serving as co-chair. She served as President of the New England Booksellers Association, Vice President of the American Booksellers Association, and Vice President of the American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression. In 2008 she was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Connecticut Center for the Book, an affiliate of the Library of Congress. She is currently on the Connecticut Center for the Book s Advisory panel and a judge for the non-fiction award.