Gardens of the Mind

Joan Law-Smith’s delicate illustrations give much pleasure as we read her sound, practical gardening advice.

And there is an underlying message in the book — a plea for quality and the beauties of nature’s creation as against the shoddy, and the over-hybridisation of many plants.

In addition to the month-by-month descriptions there are specialised chapters on Raising sturdy seedlings, Architectural and foliage plants, Geraniums, Lilies in containers, Silver plants, The white garden, and Ferns for the garden.

A Gardener’s Diary is an excellent present for anyone who loves quality books and will be in constant use by all who enjoy working in the garden.