Thursday, April 14, 2011

The Bad Tempered Gardener: Anne Wareham


A special day.

My review copy of Anne Wareham's new book, The Bad Tempered Gardener arrived and I'm immersed in reading her chronicle of creating the brilliant garden at Veddw, on the Welsh borders.

Anne's unmistakable voice had me in its grip from the Introduction. And after reading one chapter, I'm impressed by the way Anne turns a critical eye on the act of making gardens.
Her insights on design, and advocacy for thinking about gardens as a distinctive art form are qualities I expected from her writing.




Posted by Bay Area Tendrils at 11:33 AM
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8 comments:

  1. themanicgardenerApril 14, 2011 at 1:49:00 PM PDT

    What a funny book title--most engaging, and what an amazing photograph! I look forward to the updates.
    --Kate

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  2. Bay Area TendrilsApril 14, 2011 at 3:20:00 PM PDT

    Thanks, Kate, for stopping by.
    I love the title! and Anne's provocative, perceptive perspective.

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  3. Florez NurseryApril 14, 2011 at 4:51:00 PM PDT

    Alice i got your "tweet feed" on Anne Wareham this morn. Book sounds interesting
    Thanks Ian

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  4. Bay Area TendrilsApril 14, 2011 at 7:57:00 PM PDT

    Hi Ian,
    Did I miss your tweet to me?

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  5. AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 8:35:00 AM PDT

    Funny title and great image.

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  6. MashaApril 15, 2011 at 12:00:00 PM PDT

    Thank you for recommending a book on gardening - there are never enough of those to read!

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  7. Dee/reddirtramblingsApril 16, 2011 at 7:08:00 AM PDT

    That is one I'd like to read.~~Dee

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  8. AlistairApril 17, 2011 at 7:31:00 AM PDT

    Alice, I had a look at Veddw gardens on your Travel Buzz, wow, well worth a visit.

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