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Been a fan of Henry's for year (had all 3 paperbacks). Recently received all his books in hardcover with one of them inscribed by him.
The richness of his writing and his zen-like approach to the vagaries, heartbreak, and joys of gardening have been my winter reading companion for long time. It always seems as thought he sneaks smethng new in every year! Or maybe I need to be more aware or improve my memory, no matter. If you don't, then get to know Henry Mitchell.
Unfortunatly, the link to the unofficial Henry Mitchell site (above) appears to be out of date.
Commented Jun 2, 2009 on Have a Henry Mitchell Moment at Garden Rant
Have a Henry Mitchell Moment
Mitchell made these observations at least 25 years ago. Too bad they've proven to be timeless. It's important, isn't it, to think of the garden as a wonderful place to be, full of wonders, (not necessarily rarities) and enchantments at all seasons. Some mischief has been done, probably, by c...
Been a fan of Henry's for year (had all 3 paperbacks). Recently received all his books in hardcover with one of them inscribed by him.
The richness of his writing and his zen-like approach to the vagaries, heartbreak, and joys of gardening have been my winter reading companion for long time. It always seems as thought he sneaks smethng new in every year! Or maybe I need to be more aware or improve my memory, no matter. If you don't, then get to know Henry Mitchell.
Commented Jun 2, 2009 on Essential at Bookish Gardener
Essential
Your garden will reveal yourself. Do not be terrified of that. Henry Mitchell, The Essential Earthman (Herewith my very tardy contribution to the Henry Mitchell Festschrift at May Dreams Gardens.) The Essential Earthman was my introduction to the art of garden writing and to the wonders ...
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