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A woman's hardy garden

By Helena Rutherfurd Ely
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A concise, practical manual offers step-by-step guidance for planning and tending a hardy flower garden, covering soil preparation, laying out borders and beds, seed-beds and transplanting, and seasonal care of annuals, perennials, biennials, bulbs, roses, lilies and shrubs. Emphasizing simple culture and resilience, it explains mulching, insect control, tool use and timing for sowing and planting, and describes garden features such as walks, lawns, box edgings, pergolas, water elements and a sundial. Illustrated with photographs and sketches from the author’s garden, the text pairs technical instructions with aesthetic advice for arranging color, form and continuous bloom.

About the Author

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Helena Rutherfurd Ely

Helena Rutherfurd Ely was an American author and horticulturist, best known for her influential work, "A Woman's Hardy Garden." Published in the early 20th century, this book reflects her passion for gardening and her advocacy for women in the field of horticulture. Ely's writing combines practical gardening advice with a deep appreciation for nature, making her a notable figure in the gardening community of her time. Her contributions helped to inspire a generation of women to engage in gardening as both a hobby and a profession, emphasizing the importance of cultivating one's own garden.

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