Voices from the Earth: A Year in the Life of a Garden

by William Longgood

Book Overview

A garden is what you make of it, writes William Longgood, a man devoted to fighting an honorable war against beetles, respecting the noble origins of common weeds, developing an affinity for slugs,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393029506
• ISBN13: 9780393029505
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 335 Pages
• Weight: 1.12 lbs.

Customer Reviews

The World As Seen Through The Eyes Of A Gardener

I read this book for the first time almost 10 years ago. I have re-read it twice since then. Although you may pick up a few facts about gardening the book really has a philosophical quality about it. In talking about the garden Mr. Longgood exposes his view of the world. Give and take, the circle of life, respect for all creatures and a gentle lightheartedness permeate the pages. The author presents a view of existence that is simple, kind and compassionate. A welcome change in a world that moves at internet speed and where often times a person doesn't even know the name of their next door neighbor.It's one of the best books I've ever read.