Rhapsody in Green: The Garden Wit and Wisdom of Beverley Nichols

About this book

Beverley Nichols (18981983) was a prolific author playwright composer and media personality. Though much of his work has been forgotten his garden writing has stood the test of time. His amusing anecdotes poetic contemplations and penetrating observations speak to all gardenersfrom houseplant killers to nursery professionalsand capture the joy heartache and hilarity of gardening. Rhapsody in Green speaks to the true spirit of Beverley Nichols. Compiled by Roy C. Dicks and drawn from fifteen of his best titles these carefully selected passages offer a tantalizing taste of Nicholss humor passion and poetry. Designed for easy browsing and casual reference it is organized by subject including favorite plants despised plants and the secrets to successful gardening. Readers will also delight in William McLarens original line drawings spread throughout the text. A must-have for Nichols fans gardeners and plant lovers.