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Beatrix Potter's gardening life, the plants and places that inspired the classic children's tales, Marta McDowell

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Beatrix Potter's gardening life, the plants and places that inspired the classic children's tales, Marta McDowell

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Beatrix Potter's gardening life

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

826017742

Responsibility statement

Marta McDowell

Sub title

the plants and places that inspired the classic children's tales

Summary

Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life is the first book to explore the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants and show how this passion came to be reflected in her work. The book begins with a gardener's biography, highlighting the key moments and places throughout her life that helped define her, including her home Hill Top Farm in England's Lake District. Next, the reader follows Beatrix Potter through a year in her garden, with a season-by-season overview of what is blooming that truly brings her gardens alive. The book culminates in a traveler's guide, with information on how and where to visit Potter's gardens today

Table Of Contents

Beatrix Potter, her life as a gardener -- The year in Beatrix Potter's gardens -- Visiting Beatrix Potter's gardens

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