This manual provides comprehensive information for the An Eden of Sorts, a unique publication detailing the natural history of a managed garden tract. Authored by John Hanson Mitchell, this work chronicles the transformation of a pine stand into a diverse ecosystem over several decades. It highlights the author's creation of Italian-style garden rooms and the subsequent flourishing of over one thousand species of plants and animals. The book serves as a testament to the ecological potential of land under careful stewardship, offering an intriguing narrative of natural development and human intervention.
The purpose of this manual is to serve as a detailed reference for understanding the content and context of "An Eden of Sorts." It covers the narrative structure, the author's observations, and the ecological significance of the garden's evolution. Readers will find information regarding the publication details, including the publisher, language, and ISBN. This resource is intended for individuals interested in nature, gardening, and ecological studies, providing insights into the author's journey and the resulting "Eden."
Twenty-five years ago John Hanson Mitchell cut down a 1 1/2-acre stand of seventy-five-year-old white pines and planted a garden in their place. An Eden of Sorts is a history of the plants and animals that lived on the tract over the next decades.
In a survey he made before taking down the pines, Mitchell counted no more than five or six flowering plants and shrubs. Over the years he created a series of fanciful garden “rooms” in the Italian style. Now, in addition to an intriguing garden of earthly delights, he has recorded more than one thousand species of plants and animals on the property. This is a paradoxical yet hopeful narrative of what can happen to a plot of land when it is properly managed.
Author: Mitchell, John Hanson
Publisher: Countryman Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: An Eden of Sorts: The Natural History of My Feral Garden
Pages: 00224 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-28
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781581571721
Category: Nature : General
Category: Nature : Essays
Twenty-five years ago John Hanson Mitchell cut down a 1 1/2-acre stand of seventy-five-year-old white pines and planted a garden in their place. An Eden of Sorts is a history of the plants and animals that lived on the tract over the next decades.
In a survey he made before taking down the pines, Mitchell counted no more than five or six flowering plants and shrubs. Over the years he created a series of fanciful garden “rooms” in the Italian style. Now, in addition to an intriguing garden of earthly delights, he has recorded more than one thousand species of plants and animals on the property. This is a paradoxical yet hopeful narrative of what can happen to a plot of land when it is properly managed.
Author: Mitchell, John Hanson
Publisher: Countryman Press
Illustration: n
Language: ENG
Title: An Eden of Sorts: The Natural History of My Feral Garden
Pages: 00224 (Encrypted EPUB)
On Sale: 2014-07-28
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781581571721
Category: Nature : General
Category: Nature : Essays