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100 1 _aWolseley, Frances Garnet, Viscountess,
_d1872-1936
245 1 0 _aGardening for women
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-04
508 _aCharlene Taylor, Karin Spence and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Gardening for Women" by The Hon. Frances Wolseley is a practical guide for women interested in pursuing gardening as a profession, written in the early 20th century. It explores the opportunities available for women in the horticultural field, emphasizing the need for training and education while promoting the idea that women can contribute significantly to this traditionally male-dominated industry. The book offers insights into various branches of gardening, from market gardening to landscape design, making it a valuable resource for aspiring lady gardeners. The opening of the book presents a thoughtful introduction to the significance of gardening beyond mere aesthetics, exploring its potential as a profession for women who seek independence and a fulfilling career. Wolseley discusses the characteristics and training required for aspiring lady gardeners, highlighting the necessity of practical experience paired with academic knowledge. She argues that many young women can find meaningful work in gardening, providing not only a livelihood but also an avenue for creativity and connection with nature. The introduction paints a compelling picture of the gardening profession as both a practical and artistic endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited Kingdom: Cassell and Company, Limited, 1908
653 _aGardening
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/gardeningforwome00wols/page/n5/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69705
999 _c110478
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