By pen & by spade

Thirty-three essays from the early issues of Hortus magazine provide expert information on plants and gardening by mostly English writers. The geographic range is broad, with articles focusing on gardens in England, the United States, China, Italy, France, and the Azores. Citing specific examples, four essays discuss how fiction writers use gardening in their work. This small volume underscores the interest in gardening for emotional satisfaction and intellectual challenge shared by plant enthusiasts everywhere. For comprehensive gardening collections.