It's been a while since I've popped up some book reviews here. Time has been passing very sparsely lately! But I’ve discovered some lovely reads recently, so I took the time to mention a little bit about these wonderful books.
I received a copy Caroline Quentin “Attracted by the Garden” I like this very much.
Beloved actress Caroline Quentin channels her lifelong passion for gardening in this captivating gardening journey.
In this book, embellished with her own beautiful illustrations, she reveals the joy she derives from spending time in the garden, whether planting seeds in the potting shed or trying to figure out the best way to grow beetroot. For her, gardening is not just about professional knowledge but should be a fun and enjoyable activity filled with the simple joys of planning, planting, harvesting and cooking. Caroline also finds it a meditative and restorative pastime and a great way to lift her spirits.
First of all, what a healthy, comforting, and relatable read this is!
I also love gardening, it’s definitely one of my favorite pastimes. Being able to escape the noise of a busy day with nothing but the chirping of birds is the best feeling, especially when your home is as busy and noisy as ours!
The first thing that caught my eye were the beautiful little illustrations drawn by Caroline. They're colorful, whimsical, and some are quite quirky! This makes me smile…
I think the local farmers would have something to say if I gardened like this, and I'd be paranoid about horse flies eventually biting my ass! But how liberating.
Attracting the Garden is not just any gardening book full of tips and tricks, although there is plenty of wonderful guidance in it! It's much more than that. I love how Caroline connects memories to her garden. Certain flowers and smells take her back to her childhood. Some memories are happy and some are sad.
She also talked about mental health and how gardens can be a form of therapy, which I couldn’t agree more with. I think everyone should try to grow something, even if you don't have any clues.
Gardening is purely trial and error. Once you see green sprouts popping out of the soil, you'll become a gardening junkie! It's addictive and Very Satisfactory.
Caroline also shares some delicious recipes throughout the book that are perfect if you're trying to grow your own food.
So whether you're a total “let me in the garden now” type of person or you're completely new to gardening, grab yourself a cup of tea, relax, and be enchanted by the garden!
