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The Well-Tempered Garden: A New Edition Of The Gardening Classic (Paperback)

by Christopher Lloyd (Author)
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  • Paperback: 368 pages
  • Publisher: Phoenix; New edition edition (13 Feb 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1841882224
  • ISBN-13: 978-1841882222
  • Product Dimensions: 24.2 x 17.2 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 109,369 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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'One of the definitive gardening books of the 20th century has been updated. When Christopher Lloyd, one of the UK's most respected plansmen, wrote the book, he established himself as one of those rare breeds of garden writers who not only writes about plants, but writes what he feels and thinks about them too ... The book is far from 'sanitised' - how refreshing!' (WATER GARDENER (April 03) )

'This updated classic is as entertaining and relevant to gardeners today as when it was first published, more than 30 years ago. Brimming with infomation on planting, weeding, pruning and more, Lloyd explores hundreds of garden plants, sharing his successes and failures along the way.' (GARDENS MONTHLY (May 03) )

'...packed with the sort of informatoin gardeners crave - from planting, propagation to the pleasures of wild gardening in grass, and fruit and vegetable specialities. He writes with gusto, giving his opinions, his likes and dislikes firmly without worrying whether we agree or disagree with him.' (COUNTRY HOUSE & HOME (April 03) )

'Christopher Lloyd's great classic, The Well-Tempered Garden, never disappoints me when I'm looking for inspiration... Lloyd has a wonderful way of describing plants - I can't look at a rhododendron without calling to mind his description of the foliage as "lugubrious", and his likening of gunera leaves in motion to the sound of "a giant shaving" makes me long for a windy day so I can visit a garden in which they are grown, lie on the grass with my eyes closed and listen.' (Stephanie Donaldson COUNTRY LIVING (December 03) )


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This is the classic work by a gardener who combines a passionate love of his subject with a critical intelligence and a good helping of wit. THE WELL-TEMPERED GARDEN is packed with the sort of information keen gardeners crave - from planting, weeding and the pleasures of propagation to annuals, water-lilies and worthwhile vegetables. Hailed as 'a really important addition to horticultural literature' when it was first published, THE WELL-TEMPERED GARDEN is as fresh and enlightening, and as entertaining, for gardeners in the 21st century as when it first appeared more than thirty years ago.

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30 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb read for any keen gardening bookworm., 3 Mar 2002
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As a recent garden convert, I found this book not only practical, but sensible and entertaining.

I have devoured many a gardening book and monthly magazine, but not one has explained ideas behind gardening in such an uncomplicated and chatty way.

I love the way he encourages the gardener to be flexible, experimental and instinctive. I finally understand pruning - so it must be good!

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33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A gardening classic that doesn't date, 27 Aug 2001
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Christophers writing on gardening is one of the few excuses busy gardeners have for staying in bed, being warm and indulging oneself and still enhancing our plant repetiore. I devour his books like the best of my home grown produce and for someone of his great years he is probably the greatest living gardener this green isle has to offer. I highly recommend anything he writes.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The best, 10 Feb 2008
By Benjamin (UK) - See all my reviews
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Christopher Lloyd was a passionate gardener with much practical experience from running his own extensive gardens at Great Dixter, Sussex. This book with over thirty sections under six main headings covers almost every aspect of gardening in a fresh and questioning manner, often dispelling long held opinions.

In addition the book is illustrated with many of the author's own photographs (1973 edition). It also has a glossary and substantial index.

Christopher Lloyd's writing is outspoken, opinionated, witty, entertaining, authoritative, practical, informative, one could go on, but above all it is a sheer pleasure to read. Without doubt Christopher Lloyd was one of the greatest garden writers, and this book must rank among his best. This offering notwithstanding its age is an absolute gem; with so many shallow gardening books now being published writing such calibre only goes to highlight the dearth of able garden writers today.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A well-tempered gardener!
This is one of my all-time favourite gardening books and it was a pleasure to buy it for a friend. I wish I could have afforded the illustrated hard back (five star rating)... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Need to read with "Succession planting..."
A wonderful legacy for Christopher Lloyd, and should be read with "Succession planting for adventurous gardeners" as this book shows many of the plants and displays what Mr. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Temperament
30 years on, this is still temper-proof... Lloyd takes no prisoners - manure, to wild gardening in grass, and what not. He did it. He grew it. He smelt it. So listen to him! Read more
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