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Informationen zum Autor Writing under a variety of nom de plumes , Niall Edworthy has written over a dozen books covering a wide range of subjects from military history, biography and outdoor survival to general humour and sport. In 2002 Niall and his family swapped their London house with its tiny, paved north-facing terrace for a new home with a 'proper' garden at the foot of the South Downs. Niall's love affair with gardening thus began as an arranged marriage, but quickly blossomed into a passion. The more time Niall spent in the garden, however, the more he realised how little he knew about his new obsession. This book is the result of his quest for more knowledge of gardens and the wider natural environment. Klappentext The British garden is not just a haven of peace and tranquility! or a mere plot of land for vegetables! fruit and flowers; it is a living encyclopaedia of curious and fascinating knowledge! the roots of which spread deep into human experience and culture. The Curious Gardener's Almanac is a collection of remarkable facts! curiosities! ancient wisdom and customs! time-honoured tips! traditional recipes! lists! quotations and general ephemera! celebrating the British garden in all its splendid diversity and rich history. Dry or dull information has no place in the Almanac . The choice of entries is neither categoric nor random: what has found its place here has done so on the merit of its curiosity or genuine use! and nothing else. The topics covered are as profuse and variegated as the world of gardening itself. Delve in and be intrigued! amused! surprised! delighted and inspired. Zusammenfassung The Curious Gardener's Almanac contains over 1000 entries of remarkable information about flowers, vegetables, fruits, trees, herbs, insects, birds, water, soil, tools, composts, climate, recipes, gardens and gardeners, myths, superstitions, biodynamics..In short it is a collection as profuse and variegated as gardening itself....
