A Garden Miscellany: An Illustrated Guide to the Elements of the Garden

A Garden Miscellany is a whimsically illustrated alphabetical glossary of gardening terms and features by Suzanne Staubach. Released 29th Oct by Workman on their Timber Press imprint, it's 220 pages and available in hardback and ebook formats.

Although it's a simple concept (a thematic alphabetic glossary), this charming book offers quite a bit more. There are definitions for 85 garden concepts from allée to yard. There is also a wealth of trivia and history interspersed with beautifully rendered garden scenes and action shots including double page spreads which include detailed artistic narratives. I really loved the community gardening scenes complete with friends and neighbors, herb beds, cat and dog, lush fruits, and a prosaic compost bin. Everything looks so energetic and harmonious.

This is a beautiful book. It would make a superlative gift (housewarming?) for a gardening friend. The entire 'vibe' is upbeat, positive, and friendly.

Four enthusiastic stars.

Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.