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Wood and Garden: Notes and Thoughts, Practical and Critical, of a Working Amateur
Written by Gertrude Jekyll
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Wood and Garden reads like a walk through the garden with reknowned garden designer Gertrude Jekyll as she discusses her plant choices and placement, how she integrates nature into her design, and how she maintains and enjoys the garden. (Summary by A. Gramour)
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Gertrude Jekyll
Gertrude Jekyll was one of the founding figures of modern British gardening. Born in London, she studied at the Kensignton School of Art and maintained a career as a painter until nearing middle age, when she turned to horticulture.
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