tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post5808744739462470400..comments2024-03-23T20:10:59.775+00:00Comments on greentapestry : BookwormAnnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10794392333038962798noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-73020440113491246242010-04-20T23:41:02.783+01:002010-04-20T23:41:02.783+01:00Carol Klein's book looks excellent; propagatio...Carol Klein's book looks excellent; propagation is something I don't feel 100% confident about, so I may have to add this to my collection!Mariehttp://missmariesmiscellany.typepad.co.uk/miss_maries_miscellany/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-553426126380101152010-04-20T23:03:05.038+01:002010-04-20T23:03:05.038+01:00No recommendations for new books(still have some w...No recommendations for new books(still have some waiting to be read) but a couple of my all-time favourites are "Fighting Like the Flowers" by Lawrence D. Hills and "The Well Tempered Garden" by Christopher Lloyd, not "how to" books but inspirational reads.<br />What a pity Carol Klein didn't become the main presenter of Gardeners' World, she would have been perfect and, I think, would have encouraged many "lapsed" viewers back to the programme.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811673280675153792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-48245656639872728982010-04-20T23:00:21.918+01:002010-04-20T23:00:21.918+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10811673280675153792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-67324714585336364012010-04-20T11:07:08.130+01:002010-04-20T11:07:08.130+01:00Anna, these all sound so good, I can hear my books...Anna, these all sound so good, I can hear my bookshelves groaning at the thought of more friends.Deborah at Kilbourne Grovehttp://kilbournegrove.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-63777742769089958662010-04-20T03:53:27.831+01:002010-04-20T03:53:27.831+01:00I enjoy reading gardening books but haven't bo...I enjoy reading gardening books but haven't bought one in a while, because I haven't a spot on a single bookshelf left. In fact I have garden books stacked on a table. I confess I own too many, but I reread them all, so I really do need them, right? Anyway, now I make myself get them from the library. I like to read them in the summer when it's too hot here to do much gardening.debsgardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656883577922890561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-7319353542698252752010-04-20T00:59:17.040+01:002010-04-20T00:59:17.040+01:00Anna, I always love to hear about new garden books...Anna, I always love to hear about new garden books, and this looks like it would be a good one for me. I'll have to see if it's available in the US. My favorite of this year was Andrea Wulf's The Brother Gardeners. -JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-26031945037694114532010-04-19T23:24:38.702+01:002010-04-19T23:24:38.702+01:00Hi Anna, The Carol Klein book looks like a goodie ...Hi Anna, The Carol Klein book looks like a goodie - since I have so many gardening books (some quite old but still good - would make a good post to show some!), I usually try to check them out of the library. I've heard of the Anna Pavord book - sounds like a good read. <br /><br />Per Edith Hope, I checked out a David Hick's tome on flower arranging - it was published in the early 70's but was really interesting and, I thought, progressive for the time.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00080418514689447091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-85838785504575410042010-04-19T21:59:33.030+01:002010-04-19T21:59:33.030+01:00I love reading gardening books and love your list ...I love reading gardening books and love your list here. I hadn't picked up that Anna Pavord has a new book coming out either so thank you. I love her writing and might have to put it on my C list too!Elizabeth Musgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09473705107636868753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-73606401297005456892010-04-19T19:48:21.710+01:002010-04-19T19:48:21.710+01:00Hi Anna, thanks for highlighting that Carol Klein ...Hi Anna, thanks for highlighting that Carol Klein has another book out, I completely missed this...I have her 'Grow your own Veg' and 'Cook your own Veg' so I can't wait to get this new one, it sounds very interesting and I do so love her own garden. We've just finished putting up some more bookshelves this week as the bookcase was heaving so I have some space now and no excuse not to treat myself!ninasgardeningnotebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12196831539070393479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-60654616300027079732010-04-19T16:02:22.023+01:002010-04-19T16:02:22.023+01:00I haven't bought a gardening book for awhile. ...I haven't bought a gardening book for awhile. I think I'm always so overwhelmed by the choices that I can't make a decision. I hadn't heard of Carol Klein, it sounds like a great book.Catherine@AGardenerinProgresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05001060769253273283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-69168535887102080182010-04-19T15:01:59.907+01:002010-04-19T15:01:59.907+01:00Dear Anna, I do agree that one seems to not be tem...Dear Anna, I do agree that one seems to not be tempted for a while by anything that is published and then suddenly several titles appeal at once. <br /><br />I have collected books on and by Christopher Lloyd over many years but the Stephen Anderton [a writer I usually enjoy] book was very badly reviewed and this has somewhat put me off.<br /><br />Increasingly, I buy fewer new gardening books since I feel that secondhand books represent better value and, often, have advice that stands the test of time. I do, also, try to avoid Amazon in support of my local bookseller.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-83647661275759018422010-04-19T13:44:25.061+01:002010-04-19T13:44:25.061+01:00My book list is EVER extending too Anna - and not ...My book list is EVER extending too Anna - and not just gardening books, but I do try and find some time to dip in and out. As you say there are not enough hours in the day! <br />I love reading about the history and traditions of gardening - one of my favourites being 'Sacred Gardens' by Martin Palmer and David Manning (always mentioned on my book list). Focussing on beautiful and tranquil places from around the world - from monastic herb gardens and Islamic gardens to the sensory garden and Buddhist gardens. Very calming and inspirational.<br /><br />I think Carol Klein is great - she is the only reason I watch GW these days. Enjoy your gardening and reading Anna.<br /><br />Jeanne<br />xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-78034496968551801282010-04-19T13:28:59.202+01:002010-04-19T13:28:59.202+01:00I'm not very good at exercising restraint when...I'm not very good at exercising restraint when buying books and I may well have to purchase the Carol Klein one now! Thanks!Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03104140914581346288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-11548909731601614122010-04-19T12:40:47.278+01:002010-04-19T12:40:47.278+01:00I love reading gardening books, but also find that...I love reading gardening books, but also find that reading takes a backseat. I usually have a read when I go to bed, but end up falling asleep before I've got to the bottom of the page.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-31448604508663281212010-04-19T12:25:39.297+01:002010-04-19T12:25:39.297+01:00I am currently reading the Christopher Lloyd book ...I am currently reading the Christopher Lloyd book but hadnt picked up on the Carol Klein book - oh dear off to visit Amazon<br /><br />By the way my Mathisella has shooted from the bits of roots left in the ground when I moved it - so def can propogate from root cuttingsHelen/patientgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02164036792673009326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-77821933693871850562010-04-19T11:59:09.405+01:002010-04-19T11:59:09.405+01:00Hi Anna
Treat yourself.
The magpie in me will in...Hi Anna<br /><br />Treat yourself.<br /><br />The magpie in me will inevitably drop these books into my amazon basket. <br /><br />You might want to check out 'The plant Propagator's Bible' by Miranda Smith, full of great tips and advice.Rob (ourfrenchgarden)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05087218232138304239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12357501.post-54898311622321622792010-04-19T11:32:51.985+01:002010-04-19T11:32:51.985+01:00I don’t have any recommendations on new books, but...I don’t have any recommendations on new books, but I have also noticed this one on Amazon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com