The Guilty Gardener: A memoir of love, waxwings and rewilding

In "The Guilty Gardener," Annabel sets out to reconnect with nature and wildlife in her barren, neglected garden, guided by her eccentric neighbor. The book blends quirky memoir with observation of the natural world and showcases the importance of wildlife gardening for restoring love, hope, and life.

Format: Hardback
Length: 232 pages
Publication date: 28 November 2022
Publisher: Troubador Publishing

Annabel, consumed by guilt for severing a childhood bond with her naturalist father and deeply concerned about the future of the planet due to the devastating effects of climate change, embarks on a personal quest for redemption. Seeking solace in the one place where she believes she can truly make a difference, Annabel revitalizes her barren and neglected garden. With the guidance of her eccentric, octogenarian neighbor and the constant presence of her late father's spirit, Annabel delves into the therapeutic art of wildlife gardening. Her captivating and often humorous green odyssey spans from her idyllic childhood in the 1970s, filled with hay meadows, hedgehogs, and waxwings, to the present day, where biodiversity loss reaches a critical stage.

The Guilty Gardener seamlessly blends quirky memoir with insightful observations of our natural world, while showcasing the essential keys to successful wildlife gardening. Illustrated with exquisite line drawings, the book serves as a poignant reminder of the inherent necessity and beauty of nature, and how rewilding can restore love, hope, and even life itself.

"This book is a lovely demonstration of the importance of gardening for wildlife and enjoying all the benefits this brings, both for our natural world and also for our own wellbeing." - Estelle Bailey, CEO, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust

Weight: 448g
Dimension: 156 x 217 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803135120