The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly completely captivated me!
Multi-layered books can sometimes be too confusing to bother with but Kelly handles it expertly.
Three women, three time periods, one garden in England. It ticked off so many of my boxes.
I had forgotten that I had pre-ordered this book so can't remember who recommended it. I'm opening up comments on this post so that you can tell me if it was you, or if you've read it or want to read it.
Not every book is for every reader, but that being said, don't miss this one if you love novels centered around gardens. I know I've read a few great ones like that in the past but cannot remember the names now. Perhaps you can?
Julia Kelly's The Last Garden in England is sitting on my wannabe plant table. My firstborn gave me the orchid four years ago and it's kept company by three jars of paperwhites that replaced the first group that bloomed for Christmas. It's my first year to plant them on top of broken pieces of clay pots instead of river rock or gravel and I love the look of it. No gin or vodka for mine as that seems to turn the roots ugly.
There you are, a short post from me! I could have left off all the last lines about my plants too but old habits die hard, as Benjamin Franklin said. I just looked that up.
Ooooo...this sounds delightful. Thank you for sharing the title. It wasn't me who suggested it. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for mentioning the book. It looks very good - I've just put myself on the waiting list at the library.
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Oh! How nice to be able to comment again. I will order that book and plant some more bulbs (on clay shards). You have inspired me!
ReplyDeleteDear Dewena, it was not me who recommended the book, but it sounds like one I would adore. Thank you for the information.
ReplyDeleteLove your orchid and paper whites and all your other wonderful, wonderful posts. Stay well!
Oh my, it wasn't me, but this book captured my attention, so I ordered it along with The Sea Gate by Jane Johnson, to get free shipping. I don't buy books like this, but will count this as a Valentine's gift to myself. Thanks for sharing this. I was wanting some good fiction to read. Enjoy your week ~ FlowerLady
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't me, either. I have been hearing about this book and can't wait to read it. However, I keep checking the inter-library website waiting for it to be available in LP. So much easier on old eyes! Chris
ReplyDeleteI didn't recommend this book but I'm with the other ladies who commented, I'm going to order it!
ReplyDeletePlease know I read each and every post on both of your blogs. They are as heartwarming as the lovely books you recommend.❤️
Jane
I started this book this evening at your recommendation - can't put it down!
ReplyDeleteThat book looks great! I want to read it!!
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ReplyDeleteI who have two black thumbs will love reading this.
simply because it's set in my beloved England.
I ditto Jane's last two lines (Blondie's Journal)
AND
the pictures on this post captured me immediately!
they're beautiful.
I always love your book recommendations! I'm going to see if my library has this one. Your table with the plants and beautiful blue pitcher on it is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHello. I just finished The Last Garden (in 2 days!) Loved it.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the book recommendation. I have a strong feeling I will like this book. ;-)
I LOVE your garden table. I love blue dishes, I love your table and I am starting my paper whites on Thursday.
How nice that you opened the comments and I can say hello. I have this book on my TBR pile, I'm moving it to the top. I must admit that I was captivated both by the description and the cover, it is gorgeous. It looks beautiful among your plants. A big, strong hug!!!
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xo
I'm so glad you opened comments for this! I ordered the book, a brand new hardcover, just now from Amazon. It will come tomorrow, can't wait to sit down and read it. I've made two garden orders, about to make my third and last, I know I'll love it.
ReplyDeleteI have this book on order from the library, but oh dear, I'm so far down the list. Perhaps I'll indulge and purchase it. I'm glad I can comment here - I read all of your posts and thoroughly enjoy them. Your plant table is a lovely bit of freshness in winter.
ReplyDeleteglad you stopped by and that you liked the post.....looks like we are both fans of gorgeous green velvet! It's just so.....special! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat last picture really grabbed me! I hope you are not implying that it's a bad habit to write about one's plants! Thanks for the book tip; I don't know if I've ever read a novel centered around gardens... Tom's Midnight Garden maybe... but now I can't recall if anything about the garden itself impressed itself on my mind.
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I'm so pleased that you have opened comments, I've missed not be able to say hello :)
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds excellent, I think I will be adding it to my list of ones to read.
Take care, lots of good wishes coming your way.
All the best Jan
It sounds delightful! It wasn't I who recommended this book but I do have some I could recommend...smile. I always read your posts and thoroughly enjoy them; so glad to be able to say that publically!
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Dewena, I ordered this book, got it yesterday, and cried at the prologue! I am about three chapters in, I can't wait to sit down today and read. Thank you SO MUCH! Glad you are well.
ReplyDeleteComments have commenced...yay!! Like many of your readers write, above, I, too, have read every one of your delightful posts, which always seem to read like short stories.
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty styling in your pics, Dewena; the colours on the book cover are so beautifully complemented by your gorgeous plants and the plates that host them - that vanilla orchid is stunning!
Although I mostly tend to the potted lovelies on my patio, I am enchanted by all types of gardens, from English Cottage to Cretan Herb, as each kind gifts its caretaker with so many rewards. 'The Last Garden in England' sounds very intriguing; I am attracted to multi level stories, appreciating the lifestyle of each period, so along with your recommendation, I'm pretty sure this would be a joyous escape to a triple plot, and the picturesque patches and interesting people that possess them!
So happy you're back!
Poppy xx