Lady Gardeners: Seeds, Roots, Propagation, from England to the Wider World

The Lady Gardeners is a collection of essays that explores the lives and experiences of women who have worked in gardens, from the eighteenth century to the present day. It focuses on their personal lives and experiences, such as writing in diaries, working as landscape architects, painting, and defending gardens. The essays also highlight the English garden's ability to adapt to modern times and distant climates while maintaining its old roots.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 182 pages
Publication date: 12 October 2023
Publisher: Archaeopress

The Lady Gardeners, the subject of these chapters, are the remarkable women who have been engaged in gardens from the eighteenth century to the present day. Their roles span from envisioning and creating gardens to nurturing plants through sowing, planting, pruning, painting, and photography. They have transitioned from garden design to addressing urgent themes like landscape conservation and environmental issues.

However, what sets this collection apart is its focus on the personal lives and experiences of women who have thrived in gardens. These women have recorded their observations and musings in diaries, worked as landscape architects, crafted stories for children, portrayed exotic plants in their artwork, arranged beautiful flower bouquets to adorn their homes, and passionately defended these spaces through their unwavering commitment to preservation.

The Lady Gardeners hail from various corners of the world, including England, renowned for its rich garden history. Their journey has taken them to diverse destinations such as Africa, the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and the Far East. These chapters vividly showcase the enduring vocation of the English garden, capable of expanding its boundaries, adapting to modern times, and thriving in different climates, all while maintaining its deep roots.

Weight: 480g
Dimension: 174 x 246 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803275895