Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life : The Plants and Places That Inspired the Classic Children's Tales - Hardback

There aren't many books more beloved than The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and even fewer authors as iconic as Beatrix Potter. Her characters—Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle Duck, and all the rest—exist in a charmed world filled with flowers and gardens. In Beatrix Potter's Gardening Life, bestselling author Marta McDowell explores the origins of Beatrix Potter's love of gardening and plants, showing how this passion came to be reflected in her work.

What's Inside:

• A Gardener's Biography
  Discover the key moments and places throughout Beatrix Potter's life that helped define her love for gardening. This section provides a fascinating look at how her life shaped her work.
• A Year in Her Garden
  Follow Beatrix Potter through a season-by-season overview of her garden. Learn what blooms throughout the year and see how her gardens come alive with color and life.
• A Traveller's Guide
  For those inspired to visit, the book offers detailed information on how and where to explore Potter's gardens today.

This beautifully crafted book is perfect for fans of Beatrix Potter, gardening enthusiasts, and anyone who loves timeless tales intertwined with the beauty of nature.