{"title":"Catherine Horwood","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep into the world of garden history and biography with the works of Catherine Horwood. A renowned author and social historian, Horwood is celebrated for her captivating chronicles of influential figures in horticulture and garden design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her standout works, \u003cem\u003eBeth Chatto: A Life With Plants\u003c\/em\u003e, offers an intimate portrait of the esteemed plantswoman who transformed arid landscapes into lush, sustainable gardens. Through Horwood’s meticulous research and engaging storytelling, readers gain a deeper understanding of Chatto's groundbreaking contributions to modern gardening and her philosophy of living harmoniously with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHorwood's books, falling under the Biography \u0026amp; Memoir category, are ideal for those who appreciate detailed narratives and have a passion for gardens, history, and the fascinating lives behind horticultural innovations. Discover Catherine Horwood's collections to enrich your understanding of the personalities who have shaped the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beth-chatto-by-catherine-horwood-9781914902123","title":"Beth Chatto","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Catherine Horwood's book is a triumph, beautifully crafted by an author who has thoroughly researched and understood her subject. From start to finish, this publication gives us a real understanding of Beth's life. There is so much here to keep the reader gripped.\" - Gardens Illustrated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBeth Chatto: A life with plants\u003c\/i\u003e tells the story of the most influential British plantswoman of the past hundred years. Beth Chatto was the inspiration behind the 'right plant, right place' ethos that lies at the heart of modern gardening. She also wrote some of the best-loved gardening books of the twentieth century, among them \u003ci\u003eThe Dry Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Damp Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBeth Chatto's Gravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome years before her death in May 2018, aged ninety-four, Beth authorised Catherine Horwood to write her biography, with exclusive access to her archive. \u003ci\u003eBeth Chatto: A life with plants\u003c\/i\u003e also includes extracts from Beth's notebooks and diaries, never previously published, bringing Beth's own distinctive and much-loved voice into the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the photographs, from Beth's personal archives, have also never been seen in print before. For Beth's legions of fans, \u003ci\u003eBeth Chatto: A life with plants\u003c\/i\u003e is the personal story behind her beliefs and the struggles and determination that brought her success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46799041364204,"sku":"9781914902123","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/fb4f301444ca25e09d2ca4854127a23a.jpg?v=1757235551"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/catherine-horwood.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}