Wildflowers of the Farm

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Wildflowers of the Farm

by Arthur O. (Arthur Owens) Cooke

EN·~1 hours·14 chapters

Chapters

14 total

FLOWERS OF THE FARM

0:01

THE COUNTRY-LIFE-READERS BY ARTHUR O. COOKE FLOWERS OF THE FARM

0:25

CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION

4:24

CHAPTER II - IN THE COPPICE

4:55

CHAPTER III - FLOWERS ON THE WALLS

13:42

CHAPTER IV - THREE HANDSOME WEEDS

6:27

CHAPTER V - CLOVER

6:21

CHAPTER VI - IN "ASHMEAD"

7:16

CHAPTER VII - IN THE HAY-FIELD

6:53

CHAPTER VIII - IN THE HAY-FIELD (continued)

5:17

Description

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.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (75K 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.

About the author

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Arthur O. (Arthur Owens) Cooke

1867–1930

Best known for nature writing and practical books for younger readers, this English author moved easily from wildflowers and forests to shipyards, cotton mills, and even a late detective novel. His work has a quiet, curious charm, always intent on showing how the natural world and everyday labor really looked.

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