Helena Rutherfurd Ely

A Woman's Hardy Garden (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Aiming to set a perfect garden, the author of this book came through numerous experiments and mistakes, which resulted in detailed advice on everything from soil preparation to garden design. The book gives answers to questions like when to plant or transplant, when to sow this or that seed, and how to prepare the beds and borders, and many more.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 97
• Erscheinungstermin: 23. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339554467
• Artikelnr.: 69689752

Autorenporträt

Helena Rutherfurd Ely (1858-1920) was an American author, avid gardener, and early progenitor of the domestic amateur gardening movement. Born in New York City and educated in the finest schools, Ely married Alfred Ely and settled in the pastoral setting of New Jersey. It was there, in her verdant gardens at Meadowburn Farm, that she drew the inspiration for her classic work, 'A Woman's Hardy Garden' (1903). This seminal text, embodying a blend of practicality, passion, and prose, became a touchstone for women gardeners and a significant influence in the domestic cultivation of hardy perennials. Ely's eloquent advocacy for hands-on, personal involvement in one's garden democratized the horticultural arts, moving them from the exclusive purview of professional landscapers to the budding realm of the home gardener. Her literary style combined accessible narrative with an instructional bent, characterized by clear descriptions and a warm, inviting tone. Ely's work resonates with those who see gardening not merely as an art or science but as an integral component of home life and personal expression. In addition to 'A Woman's Hardy Garden', her legacy endures through subsequent publications like 'Another Hardy Garden Book' (1905) and 'The Practical Flower Garden' (1911), further cementing her position as a pioneering figure in garden literature and an endearing authority for those who wield the trowel and shears.