Isobel Carlson Trugs, Dibbers, Trowels and Twine

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'The love of gardening is a seed once sown that never dies.'Gertrude JekyllWhether you are in need of some blossoming inspiration or your fingers are the colour of freshly mown grass, this compendium is overflowing with snippets of fascinating folklore and tips for making your garden grow. Follow the garden path to horticultural heaven and learn about:Growing your own herbs to make therapeutic delightsBanning bugs and slugs and attracting beneficial creaturesRecycling old household items for gardening solutionsKeeping bees and chickensCooking up your produce, even the weedsWhy you should always keep a leek in your attic and never kill a ladybird