My Garden
A month-by-month tour of the renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet's home garden--a visual feast of perennials, trees, grasses, shrubs, and bulbs that have inspired a generation of gardeners and designers. From a pioneer of the New Perennial movement, My Garden showcases the practice and process behind Jaqueline van der Kloet's leading-edge, naturalistic planting experimentations, rooted in her site of experimentation for the past forty years: her home garden. Jacqueline has established a design process emphasizing naturalized bulbs and other plants that intermingle in every month of the year, supporting biodiversity and embracing the natural tendencies of plants. With an elegance admired the world over, each corner of van der Kloet's garden reflects an important aspect of her creative process, sharing down-to-earth wisdom from her own little piece of paradise. Enter into this stunning, innovative garden and discover: -Visionary techniques and methods for tending and cultivating a natural garden, training one's focus to shift along with the seasons -Lists of Jaqueline's favorite plants by color, with insight on inspiring and unexpected combinations -Snapshots of specific spots in her garden, documenting the subtle shifts in each plant as it traverses the seasons' rhythms -A glimpse into the conceptual frameworks for many of her international projects -Inspiration for your home garden, with ideas for maintaining interest throughout every season, even in the cold and snow
Stories for Summer
Join a host of female writers in celebrating the sunshine months of the year. As a sister volume to Stories for Winter, this collection of 15 short stories takes its inspiration from the holiday season. Grab a copy as you head off to the beach or to lie by the pool and spend time with female protagonists as they navigate life during the hot summer days and long balmy evenings. In keeping with the spirit of the Women Writers series, the stories are penned by authors whose writing originally appeared in books and magazines in the twentieth century. Launched in 2020, the British Library Women Writers series is a curated collection of novels and anthologies by female authors who enjoyed broad, popular appeal in their day. In a century during which the role of women in society changed radically, their fictional heroines highlight women's experience of life inside and outside the home through the decades in these rich, insightful and evocative stories.
My Special Girls
Have you ever had a beloved pet in your life? Then this book is for you!This book is about that special bond between us and our beloved pets.It is poems of joy, glee, love and adventure. Poems of love given and lives shared with our special pets.
River of Secrets
Born out of wedlock, abandoned, and orphaned, Farah was taken in by a kind-hearted family. However, she later grew up feeling lost due to her unknown lineage. She never attended school and only became aware of her social standing when she experienced humiliation and degradation in various circumstances.She found solace in working as a housekeeper. Refusing to yield to her fate, Farah's unwavering determination kept her true to herself as she persevered through adversity, symbolizing patience and resilience.
Anise Boy
A stirring memoir takes a novella approach to capturing memory, history, and a vivid home. It begins in 1946 with the Anise Boy just five years old, watching field workers plant anise seeds and reap the harvest in his Syrian village. His vision for life gradually opens, owing partly to the artistic flair of the Roma, called gypsies then, who travel from village to village to perform after harvest season. After several years of drought, the boy's father advises him to learn the tailoring profession in nearby Damascus while he makes sure to keep his nose in books as a last resort. Eventually, he works as a teenage tailor, in a workshop surrounded by dozens of girls his age. Immersed in this atmosphere, he can't help but compare the city girls to those who he's grown up with back home. His feelings bloom beyond what his mind imagined, and he quickly discovers love's potency. Through an entertaining and revealing journey, he finds that love itself is an eternal search.
The Botanist'S Repository For New And Rare Plants; Vols 1 & 2
Discover the enchanting world of rare and exotic flora with "The Botanist's Repository for New and Rare Plants" by Henry Cranke Andrews, a masterpiece that has been out of print for decades and is now beautifully republished by Alpha Editions. This timeless treasure, meticulously restored for today s and future generations, is not just a reprint it's a collector s item and a cultural gem. Dive into the vibrant pages of this botanical classic, where each illustration is a work of art, capturing the delicate beauty and intricate details of nature's most extraordinary plants. Andrews' passion and expertise shine through, offering readers a unique glimpse into the botanical wonders of the past. Whether you're a casual reader, a plant enthusiast, or a collector of classic literature, this edition promises to captivate and inspire. Its exquisite illustrations and insightful descriptions make it a valuable addition to any library. Embrace the opportunity to own a piece of history, a book that transcends time and continues to inspire awe and admiration. Let "The Botanist's Repository" be your gateway to the fascinating world of botany, where every page is a celebration of nature's artistry.
