We made a garden

‘We Made a Garden’ is the story of how Margery Fish, one of the leading British gardeners of the mid-20th century, and her husband Walter transformed an acre of wilderness into a cottage garde, still open to the public at East Lambrook Manor, Somerset. Quirky and readable, the book details her creation of the world-renowned garden, as well as her battles with Walter in the process, who preferred the standard suburban approach. Topics covered are colourful and diverse, ranging from the most suitable hyssop for the terraced garden through composting, hedges and making paths to the best time to lift and replant tulip bulbs. This book has been hailed as everything from a blueprint for the creation of a modern cottage garden to a feminist manifesto, and the author’s practical knowledge, imaginative ideas and general good sense will encourage and inspire gardeners everywhere.