Books: recently bought and on my wishlist – yes, mostly about plants and gardens – October 2019

I’m an inveterate buyer of books, most often about gardening. And whilst I do admit to having a large “to read” pile I always get round to using and enjoying each one. I thought you might like to know what I’ve recently read and what I’m looking forward to reading in future. I’ve provided links direct to their Amazon page should you wish to buy. … Continue reading Books: recently bought and on my wishlist – yes, mostly about plants and gardens – October 2019

The Immortal Yew by Tony Hall

I rarely win prizes, possibly because I rarely enter competitions. Recently I made a comment on Karen Gimson’s Bramble Garden Blog (one of a few I follow) in response to her post reviewing Tony Hall’s book The Immortal Yew, (recently published by Kew). I’d seen the book reviewed elsewhere and had already determined to buy myself a copy and told Karen so in my comment. Karen … Continue reading The Immortal Yew by Tony Hall