Philosophy in the Garden by Damon Young, reviewed by John Clarke

Philosophy in the Garden by Damon Young, reviewed by John Clarke

Anne Wareham, editor It’s that time again: thank you once more to our sponsor, Everedge (who make cool steel planters as well as edging) for another year of thinkingardens. And in entirely other news, thanks to Professor John Clarke for this review of Philosophy...
Shades of Green reviewed by Victoria Summerley

Shades of Green reviewed by Victoria Summerley

I am a great admirer of John Sales. He is one of the sanest and most perceptive professionals I’ve come across in the garden world. None of that ‘all gardens are lovely’ from him. So I’ve been looking forward to this book since I interviewed...
The Deckchair Gardener reviewed by Catharine Howard

The Deckchair Gardener reviewed by Catharine Howard

When Catharine asked me if she could review The Deckchair Gardener for thinkingardens I just felt pleased – as you do when someone wants to review your book. I had no idea originally whether she would slam it, knowing my declared commitment to honesty, and I was...
Essay on Gardening by Henk Gerritsen, reviewed by Catharine Howard

Essay on Gardening by Henk Gerritsen, reviewed by Catharine Howard

This review made me buy the book. It’s a real thinkingardens treat. But the cost on Amazon made me blench. Couldn’t find it cheaper. I ended up with the paperback at £27, with all the photos in black and white (see below). And I wanted to buy  Site,...
Small gardens, anyone? Book Review by Susan Wright

Small gardens, anyone? Book Review by Susan Wright

Is this the book everyone wants? Small gardens? Anne Wareham, editor. New Small Garden reviewed by Susan Wright New Small Garden is Noel Kingsbury’s latest book.  It’s a comprehensive guide to the  “principles, planting and practice” of small...
More Monet from Paul Steer

More Monet from Paul Steer

Never imagine that a book review on thinkingardens will be boring. Or that it will only tell you about the book being reviewed. There’s usually more meat on the bone, just as there is with this one by Paul Steer, – an artist and NGS garden opener. Anne...
Old Fashioned? Review by Mark Laurence

Old Fashioned? Review by Mark Laurence

One of the earliest books I bought was Beth Chatto’s ‘The Dry Garden’  (1978) – no idea why since I garden in the wet West. (I did buy ‘The Damp Garden’ too though.) Dry gardens are still her theme thirty eight years later. Wonder...
You may do unexpected things – a book review by James Golden

You may do unexpected things – a book review by James Golden

This looks like an unusually exciting book. (It’s on order..) I’m begining to wonder if America has all the best gardens now? Anne Wareham, editor A review of The Art of Gardening:  Design Inspiration and Innovative Planting Techniques from Chanticleer by...
And the view from the UK by Mark Laurence

And the view from the UK by Mark Laurence

I think that ‘Planting’ is an important book, but I was also struck when I read James’ review  that this was one of those times when the differences between the UK and America was quite significant. So I was very pleased when Mark Laurence offered...
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