A Fenland Garden : Creating a haven for people, plants & wildlife by Francis Pryor 9781801101615

A Fenland Garden : Creating a haven for people, plants & wildlife

£12.99 GBP
£12.99 GBP
In 1992, archaeologists Francis and Maisie Pryor embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming...
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In 1992, archaeologists Francis and Maisie Pryor embarked on a remarkable journey, transforming a barren field in a secluded corner of the Lincolnshire fens into a thriving sanctuary for flora, fauna, and human visitors alike. This captivating tale recounts how the couple breathed new life into soil depleted by decades of intensive farming, crafting a home and garden that harmoniously blends ambition with intimacy.

Drawing inspiration from various facets of England's rich horticultural heritage, the Pryors set about creating a garden that is both grand in vision and deeply personal in execution. Francis Pryor's narrative is imbued with the practical wisdom of one intimately acquainted with the land and its secrets. His account of the garden at Inley Drove is interwoven with fascinating snippets of fenland folklore, charming anecdotes of woodland walks with canine companions Pen and Baldwin, and candid reflections on the triumphs and tribulations of the devoted plantsman.

A Fenland Garden is, at its heart, a chronicle of beauty birthed from dedication—a testament to the art of seamlessly integrating a garden into its surrounding landscape. It stands as a celebration of reclaiming a small patch of English soil for nature, inviting readers to witness the transformation of an arable wasteland into a vibrant haven teeming with life and possibility.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781801101615
Book Author: Francis Pryor
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Apollo
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 197 x 129 x 24 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-07-04
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 278g

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Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.

This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.

Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’

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