A life in the garden

tales and tips for growing food in every season

A life in the garden

tales and tips for growing food in every season
Barbara Damrosch
Book - 2024

"In A Life in the Garden, horticultural icon Barbara Damrosch imparts a lifetime of wisdom on growing food for herself and her family. In writing that's accessible, engaging, and elegant, she welcomes us to garden alongside her. Personal, thoughtful, and often humorous, this book offers practical DIY insights that will delight gardeners, cooks, and small-scale farmers. With a personal and sometimes irreverent tone, Barbara expresses the pleasure she takes in gardening, the sense of empowerment she finds in it, and the importance of a partnership with the real expert: nature."

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Damrosch, Barbara (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Portland, OR : Timber Press, [2024]
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