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Roses, pleasure and politics: a fresh take on Orwell as an avid gardener, whose political writing was grounded in his passion for the natural world. 'I loved this book... An exhilarating romp through Orwell's life and times' Margaret Atwood 'Expansive and thought-provoking' Independent Outside my work the thing I care most about is gardening - George Orwell Inspired by her encounter with the surviving roses that Orwell is said to have planted in his cottage in Hertfordshire, Rebecca Solnit explores how his involvement with plants, particularly flowers, illuminates his other commitments as a writer and antifascist, and the intertwined politics of nature and power. Following his journey from t...
Fully illustrated, the charm of his English Roses comes across on every page, even if the reader has to imagine their scent. The Irish Garden Like its highly-respected companion in the series, Old Roses, this title draws the most useful information fr
David Austin's first collection of poetry is the tale of The Breathing Earth: not a metaphor, but a living entity, an ecosystem that is the root of every story. Often drawing on his own life experiences in these personal tales, here is the philosophical, meditative poetry at the heart of the English tradition. David Austin is the author of a number of books in his capacity as the most distinguished breeder of roses and founder of the UK's largest and most prestigious rose-grower, but in The Breathing Earth we find a book unlike any of his other work: the account of a career and a life spent in contemplation of the natural world and human behaviour.
When a new boy comes to their school, jealousy and envy cause problems for the five best friends known as the English Roses.
Special contributions from United States rose experts include: William Grant on the phenomenon of rose-rustling (finding and conserving old roses) in California, Texas and elsewhere, Malcolm M. Manners on mosaic virus, and Malcolm Lowe on North American pests and diseases.
From the cultivator who has made rose history comes a colorful, exquisite bouquet of some of the world's most beautiful flowers, accompanied by brief tidbits of information on each variety. 81 full-color photos.
First published in 1866, "The Book of Roses" contains information on the culture, training, and propagation of roses, as well as descriptions of rose families, groups, and best varieties. Illustrations.
"Vintage roses encompass both the true 'old' roses and the best of the 'modern' roses, developed to celebrate the classic, ageless, enduring beauty of the old varieties. The 60 specially selected specimens include those that have the best visual appearance and most fragrant perfume, and are also easy to grow and produce beautiful flowers for cutting"--Amazon.com.
This book showcases the range of 14 roses for weddings and special events that David Austin has been perfecting since the 1990s, providing the chance to sample some of the many magic moods that these exceptional cut roses are capable of creating.--INSIDE FLAP.