“An enchanting and original account of Beatrix Potter's life and her love of plants and gardening.” —Judy Taylor, vice president of the Beatrix Potter Soc

Biodynamic techniques recognise that plant life is intimately bound up with the life of the soil; that the soil itself is alive and that the degree of vitality

“A visual treat as well as a literary one…for gardeners and garden lovers, connoisseurs of botanical illustration, and those who seek a deeper understanding

Essays about May's own garden, other gardens he has visited, and people he has met through gardening.

A lifelong gardener offers practical advice that will help transform gardening from a daunting list of chores into a rewarding activity.