

FLOWERS OF THE FARM
THE COUNTRY-LIFE-READERS BY ARTHUR O. COOKE FLOWERS OF THE FARM
CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
CHAPTER II - IN THE COPPICE
CHAPTER III - FLOWERS ON THE WALLS
CHAPTER IV - THREE HANDSOME WEEDS
CHAPTER V - CLOVER
CHAPTER VI - IN "ASHMEAD"
CHAPTER VII - IN THE HAY-FIELD
In this gentle, observational work the narrator invites listeners back to Willow Farm, where the rhythm of ploughs and harvests gives way to a quieter, floral world. Rather than the cultivated garden blooms, the focus is on the untended wildflowers that pop up in fields, hedges, and roadside lanes, thriving without human care. With warm, accessible commentary, the guide explains how even grasses and trees bear flowers, turning the ordinary countryside into a living museum of colour and scent.
The book moves through a series of short, vivid chapters—coppice, hayfields, cornfields, and lanes—each introducing a handful of species such as dandelions, clovers, and the often‑overlooked nettle. Along the way, listeners learn simple botanical facts, seasonal cycles, and the subtle ways these plants support farm life. Ideal for anyone who enjoys strolling through nature, the narrative paints a picture of the farm’s ever‑changing tapestry of blooms.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (78K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Bryan Ness, David Garcia and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Release date
2004-09-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1867–1930
A writer with a sharp eye for the English countryside, he turned rural life, natural history, and local places into clear, inviting books for general readers. His work ranges from wildflowers and animals to shipyards, coal mines, and the storied Forest of Dean.
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