The Wild Garden

In the village of Mirren, a community garden is organized and tended by the townspeople. However, a wild patch of land across the garden wall is cherished by Jillly and her grandfather for foraging and observing wildlife. When the townspeople plan to expand the garden, Jillly and her grandfather propose merging the wild place with the community garden, resulting in a harmonious blend of nature and cultivation. Cynthia Cliffs' illustrations showcase the beauty of both gardens, and the story encourages discussions about healthy eating, nature, ecological gardening, and friendship.

Format: Hardback
Length: 32 pages
Publication date: 01 March 2022
Publisher: Prestel

In the charming village of Mirren, a meticulously maintained community garden thrives, tended to with love and care by the townspeople. Just beyond the garden's wall, a wild and untamed patch of land beckons, adorned with a diverse array of trees, a serene pond, and towering grassy areas. While the garden undergoes various seasonal transformations, Jillian and her grandfather find solace in the untamed wilderness, embarking on foraging expeditions to gather mushrooms, asparagus, and nuts, while also marveling at the vibrant array of insects, birds, and other creatures that inhabit this natural sanctuary.

However, as the townspeople envision a larger and more expansive garden, they contemplate expanding beyond the confines of the wall into the untamed wilderness. Concerned about the potential impact on their cherished natural haven, Jillian and her grandfather devise a clever plan. They invite the townspeople to embrace a new form of gardening, one that blends harmoniously with the wildness of the land.

Their proposal resonates with the community, and the wild place and the community garden seamlessly merge, creating a tapestry of biodiversity and culinary delights. Bees diligently pollinate the crops, berry bushes take over a corner of the garden, pumpkins thrive along the pond's edge, and a variety of delicious herbs emerge amidst the ferns. Cynthia Cliffs' exquisite illustrations vividly depict the joys of every kind of garden, while her story opens up endless opportunities for discussions about healthy eating, nature, ecological gardening, and the profound connections that can be forged through friendship.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 349 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783791375120