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Children and Gardens

Name: Children and Gardens
Author: Gertrude Jekyll
ISBN: 9781410104779

by Gertrude Jekyll

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Overview

Reminiscences of Gertrude Jekyll's childhood and early interest in plants. First published 1908, and written in a simple style for the young, it describes seeds, germination, flowers, fruits and gardens. Although she had no children of her own, she was very fond of them and took many fine photographs of children, particularly the younger members of her own family.
Garden legend Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) became a horticulturalist and garden designer, after building a considerable reputation as an artist and craftswoman. She is well known for her association with the English architect, Sir Edwin Lutyens with whom she collaborated on gardens for many of his houses.

Synopsis

Children and Gardens in which the author writes of the need to provide children with proper gardens. Her gentle and thoughtful suggestions are not out of place in today's world.