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From the gardens of paradise to contemporary wildlife gardening, this unique history tells the story of gardening. It begins with Islamic and Roman gardens, and then moves through the Renaissance, New World gardens, grandiose gardens like Versailles, plant hunting, victory gardens, and the Eden Project. Featuring black-and-white illustrations, anecdotes, trivia, and intriguing feature boxes, Gardening: A Very Peculiar History(TM) will entertain garden-loving readers.

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From the gardens of paradise to contemporary wildlife gardening, this unique history tells the story of gardening. It begins with Islamic and Roman gardens, and then moves through the Renaissance, New World gardens, grandiose gardens like Versailles, plant hunting, victory gardens, and the Eden Project. Featuring black-and-white illustrations, anecdotes, trivia, and intriguing feature boxes, Gardening: A Very Peculiar History(TM) will entertain garden-loving readers.
Autorenporträt
Jacqueline Morley studied English at Oxford University and has taught English and history. She has written numerous books, including award-winning historical nonfiction titles for children. Her books have won several TES Senior Information book awards.