Bibliograph

Stonefields by the seasons, Paul Bangay ; with photography by Simon Griffiths

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Stonefields by the seasons, Paul Bangay ; with photography by Simon Griffiths

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Stonefields by the seasons

Responsibility statement

Paul Bangay ; with photography by Simon Griffiths

Summary

Paul Bangay's celebrated Victorian property, Stonefields, has now been under his expert care for 15 years. Today, the garden is mature and more beautiful than ever - from the vibrant autumn colours in the woodland and evocative dormancy of winter to the jubilant flowering of the crab apple in springtime and perpetual rich harvest of produce. In Stonefields by the Seasons, Paul takes the reader through the garden at different times of year to highlight the design principles he has applied to various parts of it, and the wide-ranging inspirations for his choices. Along the way, he gives practical advice on seasonal planting and outlines essential quarterly tasks. Reflecting on his time in this treasured space, Paul muses on creativity, experimentation, achievements and disappointments, his shifting attitude to landscaping, the universal cycle of life and the impact of climate change on his surroundings. More than just an intimate tour around Stonefields today, this book is an invitation to contemplate the essence of gardening and the intense rewards we can all gain from it

Target audience

adult

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