Earthly Delights: Gardening by the Seasons the Easy Way is just the tonic for the gardener who wants that beautiful garden but doesn't want to spend six hours a day achieving it. Organized by the planting seasons, this book offers tested strategies for achieving a glorious garden without the backache and vexations. And every tip eschews chemicals and other pesticides. If you are a lazy gardener, someone on a limited budget, or someone easily intimidated by it all all this book will show you how you can overcome any of these obstacles.
Gardeners on the lookout for a straight-talking mentor should profit from Rochester's journal and its refreshingly practical musings. No plant snobbery here but rather a self-described leisurely gardener who revels in finding shortcuts to digging and cultivating her plot of land. Rochester's attitude invites the reader to take a break, pour a cup of tea, and forge a fine and friendly relationship with a kindred spirit.
The essays provide simple, timesaving insights on how to cultivate a natural refuge in any growing zone without backbreaking work or worry. Rochester is a master gardener and her sound horticultural advice is presented in a light, humorous tone that makes this book a relaxing refuge in its own right.
Informs gardeners about plant selection, garden design, propagating, seed starting, on-the-spot composting, pruning, and attracting birds and butterflies as well as reflecting upon ways gardening enriches the gardener's life.
Rochester's writing is conversational and witty; gardeners will smile at her musings on topics. Most essential, however, are her reflections on the plants she loves. Gardeners, especially those in the South, will pick up some great ideas here.
