A Garden with House Attached by Sarah Warner Brooks
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| Author | Brooks, Sarah Warner, 1822-1906 |
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| Title | A Garden with House Attached |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Contents | A garden with house attached -- The man with the hoe -- The "lady's" conservatory -- The house garden, the selection, arrangement, and culture of house plants -- At Easter-time -- Burglar-proof -- Perennials -- Hollyhocks and violets -- The rose -- Border bulbs -- Annuals -- Climbers -- Gardens "in Spain" -- The cerebral processes of plants -- "Auf wiedersehen". |
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| Summary | "A Garden with House Attached" by Sarah Warner Brooks is a work of fiction likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds in a picturesque garden setting, centering around a protagonist engaged in managing and cultivating an old garden alongside her son, referred to as "The Third Son." The book seems to delve into the themes of gardening, the connection between nature and personal growth, and the relationships fostered within this tranquil environment. The opening of the book introduces readers to the protagonist's newfound role as the manager of "The Garden with House Attached" and her son, who acts as her eager assistant. They embark on the task of exploring the garden's potential while reflecting on its rich history and the enduring beauty of its flora. As they start to tackle the overgrown areas and restore the garden, the environment becomes a backdrop for their familial bond and memories of the lady of the house, who was a passionate gardener. The descriptions are vivid and imbued with reverence for the natural world, promising insights into horticulture interwoven with personal stories and the significance of place in human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | SB: Agriculture: Plant culture |
| Subject | Gardening |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40183 |
| Release Date | Jul 9, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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