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100	1		_aCable, George Washington, _d1844-1925
245	1	4	_aThe Amateur Garden
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-09-29
508			_aProduced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Amateur Garden" by George Washington Cable is a guidebook on gardening written in the early 20th century. The author shares personal insights and experiences from his own gardening endeavors, emphasizing the joys and challenges faced by amateur gardeners. The text explores the principles of creating a beautiful and harmonious garden that balances natural elements with artistic design. At the start of the book, the author introduces his personal garden in Northampton, Massachusetts, known as “My Own Acre.” He reflects on his journey as a storyteller turned gardener, emphasizing the connection between gardening and storytelling as a form of artistry. The narrative describes the landscape surrounding his property, detailing its natural beauty and the evolution of his gardening methods, including the importance of contour paths and the careful consideration of plant placement. Throughout the opening, Cable articulates a philosophy that values patience, creativity, and a deep appreciation for nature, framing gardening as both a personal and communal pursuit that can enrich lives and enhance surroundings. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aGardens
653			_aLandscape gardening
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19408
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