Download or read book The Gardener of Versailles written by Alain Baraton and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2014-02-11 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An “eccentric and charming” love letter to Versailles Palace and its storied grounds, by the man who knows them best—for gardening lovers and Francophiles (New York Times) Tour Versailles’ 2,100 acres as its gardener-in-chief describes its fascinating history and his 40 years of living and working in the gardens. In Alain Baraton’s Versailles, every grove tells a story. As the gardener-in-chief, Baraton lives on its grounds, and since 1982 he has devoted his life to the gardens, orchards, and fields that were loved by France’s kings and queens as much as the palace itself. His memoir captures the essence of the connection between gardeners and the earth they tend, no matter how humble or grand. With the charm of a natural storyteller, Baraton weaves his own path as a gardener with the life of the Versailles grounds, and his role overseeing its team of 80 gardeners tending to 350,000 trees and 30 miles of walkways across 2,100 acres. He richly evokes this legendary place and the history it has witnessed but also its quieter side that he feels privileged to know: The same gardens that hosted the lavish lawn parties of Louis XIV and the momentous meeting between Marie Antoinette and the Cardinal de Rohan remain enchanted—private places where visitors try to get themselves locked in at night, lovers go looking for secluded hideaways, and elegant grandmothers secretly make cuttings to take back to their own gardens. A tremendous bestseller in France, The Gardener of Versailles gives an unprecedentedly intimate view of one of the grandest places on earth.

Download or read book The Gardener s Monthly and Horticultural Advertiser Devoted to Horticulture Aboriculture Botany and Rural Affairs written by and published by . This book was released on 1861 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Gardener s Monthly and Horticulturist written by Thomas Meehan and published by . This book was released on 1878 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Gardener s Monthly and Horticulturist written by and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 784 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Gardener s Journal written by Rhoda Williams and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-03 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forty-five-year-old Flora New is surrounded by the sights, sounds, and smells of her youth as she moves back to her childhood home in Asheville, North Carolina, from Seattle, Washington. She deeply misses her mother, who died two years ago, but after restoring the aged Victorian home, Flora reads her mother's old gardening journals and brings her beautiful garden back to life. Through her mother's journals, Flora learns about the values she and her flowers need to grow. Along with nurturing herself, she nurtures them. By coincidence or design, each time Flora plants a new flower, a new friend enters her life. It's as if the flowers come alive and exhibit their own unique personalities. The seeds cultivate a diversity of friendships. Gloria "Morning Glory" Moran, Lavenia "Lavender" Labelle, Rosa "Rose" Wasserman, DeCynthia "Bleeding Heart" Hart, Lily "Lily of the Valley" White, and Holly "Hollyhock" Alexander become an integral part of Flora's life. This short story and gardening journal demonstrates that gardening is one of life's metaphors. Seeds are planted, they bloom, they are nurtured, and they die, only to start again, creating a beautiful work of art and friendships to be enjoyed.

Download or read book The Artist the Cook and the Gardener written by Maryjo Koch and published by Andrews McMeel Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-12 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Great artists and great cooks have long been inspired by gardens and the many sensory gifts they provide. This connection between art, cooking, and the garden is celebrated in this cookbook by artist Maryjo Koch. The painter provides insight into her inspiration for her paintings of flowers, plants, and nature that comes from her studio garden. Her studio garden also provides the culinary toolbox for the delectable and visually beautiful feasts that she prepares for her family and friends--

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Download or read book The Amateur Gardener s Calendar written by Mrs. Loudon (Jane) and published by . This book was released on 1870 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Practical Gardener and Modern Horticulturist written by Charles Macintosh (Botanist.) and published by . This book was released on 1828 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The new and improved Practical gardener and modern horticulturist written by Charles McIntosh and published by . This book was released on 1839 with total page 994 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Gardener s Monthly and Horticultural Advertiser written by Thomas Meehan and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Kitchen Gardener s Handbook written by Jennifer R. Bartley and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2010-11-24 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A mouthwatering picture book.” —Toronto Tasting Notes No longer content with separating the plants they grow to eat and the plants they grow for beauty, gardeners are discovering the pleasures of incorporating both edibles and ornamentals into their home landscapes. The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook makes it easy. Whether she's sharing tips on planting radishes in spring, harvesting tomatoes in summer, or pruning perennials in winter, Bartley's friendly advice gives gardeners the tools they need to build and maintain a kitchen garden. Readers will learn how to plant, grow, and harvest the best vegetables, fruits, greens, and herbs for every season. They'll also find seasonal recipes that celebrate the best of the harvest, monthly garden chores, eight sample garden designs, and information on using cut flowers for decoration. The Kitchen Gardener's Handbook is a guide for gardeners who want it all—the freshness of fruits and vegetables and the beauty and simplicity of hand-picked bouquets.