{"product_id":"the-gardeners-year-by-karel-capek-9781529096248","title":"The Gardener's Year","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gardener's Year\u003c\/i\u003e is a charming and light-hearted insight into the life of an amateur gardener. Structured loosely around what to plant, grow, or cultivate each month, Karel Capek takes us on a rollicking journey through a year in his own small garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eComplete and unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features lively black and white illustrations by Czech artist Josef Capek and is translated by M. and R. Weatherall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom making puddles with an untamable hose to sowing luxuriant weeds instead of grass, Capek reveals how a gardener grows into his surroundings 'spurred on by each new failure'. Subverting the tradition of a 'how to' gardening book, he teaches his readers about the magic of seeds, the perils of planting vegetables, and the thrilling surprises of a rock garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs the year progresses and frail buds turn from flowering stems to drooping bulbs and falling leaves, Capek's small garden buzzes with life, wisdom, and humour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Distribution and Logistics Company (TDLC)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46432739688684,"sku":"9781529096248","price":46.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11384203482732.jpg?v=1747043832","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/the-gardeners-year-by-karel-capek-9781529096248","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}