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Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs George Drower

Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs By George Drower

Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs by George Drower


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This work collects 50 stories of gardening invention, innovation and discovery. Among them is that of Thomas Hyl, who in 1577 devised the first water sprinkler; Nathaniel Ward who began a craze for indoor gardening in with his terrarium case; and Henry Telende, who grew England's first pineapple.

Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs Summary

Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs: The Stories of Garden Inventors and Innovators by George Drower

This volume collects 50 stories of gardening invention, innovation and discovery. Among them is that of Thomas Hyl, who in 1577 devised the first water sprinkler; Nathaniel Ward who began a craze for indoor gardening in 1829 with his terrarium case; and Henry Telende, who in 1720 grew England's first pineapple. From the invention of the trellis, flower pots and the waterscrew in the ancient world; via secateurs, jute string and flame guns in the Victorian age; to the Gro-Bag and Flymo of modern times, the ingenious achievements make an inspiring international collection.

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GOR011625382
9780750925433
0750925434
Gardeners, Gurus and Grubs: The Stories of Garden Inventors and Innovators by George Drower
Used - Like New
Paperback
The History Press Ltd
2001-02-15
256
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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