By Christopher Lloyd and Beth Chatto with a new introduction by Fergus Garrett

Paperback

304 Pages

Aurum

This volume contains an exchange of letters spanning the gardening year, as two long-established friends and distinguished gardeners, Beth Chatto and Christopher Lloyd share observations, anecdotes and tips from their years of experience.

Signed by Fergus Garrett

In this gardening classic, Christopher Lloyd takes a glorious tour through the garden to share his thoughts on how to be more adventurous. Always one to challenge the commonplace or fashionable, his knowledge is unrivalled and the inconoclastic joy with which he dispensed with convention remains completely beguiling.

From ‘Flower of the Sentimentalists’ to a ‘Dry Wall Free-for-All’, ‘Planning a Border’ to ‘Spring Meetings’, his enthusiasm and curiosity shine through on every page. For Lloyd, gardening was nothing if not fun and, believing that ‘to be roused into an argumentative frame of mind is in itself no bad thing’, his writing is wonderfully stiumulating and thoroughly enjoyable.

Nutscene Garden Twine is soft, pliable and strong and is made from 100% jute. It is perfect for tying in the garden and useful for parcels and presents.

150m per spool.

This soap from Romney Marsh Wools contains lanolin, the naturally occurring fat in wool. Used regularly it will help combat rough skin and protect against the elements.

150g.

We have been selling this ointment from our shop for many years. It is made with propolis, a natural substance collected by honeybees from buds and trees.

The antiseptic and healing qualities of propolis provide a natural remedy for wounds, burns and other skin complaints, such as eczema and psoriasis. Use sparingly.

25g.

Ingredients: almond oil, beeswax, honey, wheatgerm oil, tincture of propolis.

Lanolin is the naturally occurring fat in wool and is a soothing preparation for chapped or rough skin. It protects against the elements and used regularly will keep skin smooth and soft.

25g.

This hand and body lotion is from Romney Marsh Wools. It is gentle, rich and soothing and contains lanolin to keep skin soft and smooth.

Not tested on animals.

150ml.

The Great Dixter mug is 100% bone china and comes with one of four coloured logos and dachshund motifs able to be selected above. It is inspired by a long line of Dixter dachshunds.

This is a nicely shaped small dibber, useful for planting seeds and seedlings.

Dimensions:
5 inches L

This is a nicely shaped dibber with one inch graduations for planting out seedlings and small bulbs.

Dimensions:
8 inches L