Earthly Delights: Gardening by the Seasons the Easy Way [Hardcover]

Gardeners on the lookout for a straight-talking mentor should profit from Rochester's journal and its refreshingly practical musings. No plant snobbery here but rather a self-described leisurely gardener who revels in finding shortcuts to digging and cultivating her plot of land. Rochester's attitude invites the reader to take a break, pour a cup of tea, and forge a fine and friendly relationship with a kindred spirit.The essays provide simple, timesaving insights on how to cultivate a natural refuge in any growing zone without backbreaking work or worry. Rochester is a master gardener and her sound horticultural advice is presented in a light, humorous tone that makes this book a relaxing refuge in its own right.Informs gardeners about plant selection, garden design, propagating, seed starting, on-the-spot composting, pruning, and attracting birds and butterflies as well as reflecting upon ways gardening enriches the gardener's life.Rochester's writing is conversational and witty; gardeners will smile at her musings on topics. Most essential, however, are her reflections on the plants she loves. Gardeners, especially those in the South, will pick up some great ideas here.Earthly Delights is a collection of her witty, wise and philosophical garden columns.Rochester's book advocates gardening with mininal effort for maximum show.Helps broaden our understanding of the rhythm of the gardening year.It's also an easy read, almost like Rochester is taking you by the hand to walk you through her garden as she shares her thoughts and tips.Perhaps it's time to put down the shovel and wipe the sweat out of your eyes. A little hammock time with Earthly Delights might teach you a trick or tow about gardening the easy way.Her conversational, clever and hilarious book offers more than 75 no-nonsense tips for the lazy, older or practical gardener who seeks a manageable, organic, gorgeous landscape.Rochester has a philosophy that gardening should be fun, and if it isn't, don'tl“2