Gardening for the Million

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Gardening for the Million

by Alfred Pink

EN·~7 hours·1 chapter

Chapters

1 total
1

7:12:21

Description

This compact guide was written to encourage anyone with a garden space to create displays that outshine the ordinary. It skips repetitive sowing calendars, instead directing readers to clear sections on annuals, biennials, perennials and seed‑sowing, so the essential information is always at hand. Whether you are just beginning or already tend a small plot, the book offers straightforward advice that can be applied season after season.

Inside, more than a hundred species are profiled, from hardy conifers like the Japanese spruce to sun‑loving shrubs such as abelia and fragrant perennials like achillea. Each entry notes preferred soil, light, height and simple propagation techniques—cuttings, layering or division—making even the most exotic plants approachable. The clear, concise entries let you consult the book while you work, turning each planting decision into a confident step toward a thriving landscape. Readers will find the tone practical and encouraging, turning a modest garden into a personal showcase of colour and texture.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (415K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Dave Morgan, Bradley Norton and PG Distributed Proofreaders

Release date

2004-04-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

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Alfred Pink

Best remembered for the classic gardening guide Gardening for the Million, this little-known writer aimed to make beautiful gardens feel possible for ordinary readers. The surviving record is surprisingly thin, which gives the book an added air of quiet mystery.

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