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'To see a meadow in bloom is a great delight - it's alive and teeming with life, mysterious, dynamic and seemingly out of our control ...' So Christopher Lloyd began his book on meadows, first published by Cassell in 2004. No one knew more about meadow gardening than Lloyd, who spent much of his long life developing the flowering tapestries in his garden at Great Dixter. In Meadows he imparted that lifetime's learning, exploring the development and management of meadow areas, explaining how to establish a meadow in a garden setting, and describing the hundreds of beautiful grasses, bulbs and perennials and annuals that thrive in different meadow conditions. Lloyd's classic text remains at the heart of this new book, which also includes an extensive new introduction by Fergus Garrett, Lloyd's head gardener and his successor at Great Dixter, and new photography.

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A new look at Meadows, in an updated edition, is as timely as ever. In this comprehensive book, every type of meadow is discussed, from bulbs to the cornfield scene. Gardenista Meadows is an inspiring book, factual and enchanting. Whether you have vast acres or a tiny suburban plot, it will encourage you to look at meadows with a new awareness and tempt you to try converting an area of your garden into your own wildlife haven, full of natural and unpretentious beauty. A highly recommended read. Cottage Gardener 'Inspiring imagery.' The English Garden 'Ideal for those wanting their own wildflower patch' Daily Mail

A new look at Meadows, in an updated edition, is as timely as ever. In this comprehensive book, every type of meadow is discussed, from bulbs to the cornfield scene. Gardenista Meadows is an inspiring book, factual and enchanting. Whether you have vast acres or a tiny suburban plot, it will encourage you to look at meadows with a new awareness and tempt you to try converting an area of your garden into your own wildlife haven, full of natural and unpretentious beauty. A highly recommended read. Cottage Gardener 'An excellent book that talks you through the process [of making meadows] ... by Christopher Lloyd, whose wild flower meadows at Great Dixter are stunning.' Daily Telegraph 'Great Dixter's meadows are centrepieces of a historic Sussex estate which has won renown as a place of pilgrimage for wildlife.' Guardian 'Lloyd's own experimental prairie is a springboard to discussing North American prairies and the plants that provide swathes of color in late summer and interest into winter.' goodreads.com

For anyone caring for an existing meadow, or thinking of taking one on, the information contained here is priceless. Professional Gardener Packed with practical tips...This breezy mix of gardening, appreciation of natural processes and symbioses with other species makes the book very engaging and enjoyable. These evolving meadow diaries are set to become classics. World of Interiors A new look at Meadows, in an updated edition, is as timely as ever. In this comprehensive book, every type of meadow is discussed, from bulbs to the cornfield scene. Gardenista Meadows is an inspiring book, factual and enchanting. Whether you have vast acres or a tiny suburban plot, it will encourage you to look at meadows with a new awareness and tempt you to try converting an area of your garden into your own wildlife haven, full of natural and unpretentious beauty. A highly recommended read. Cottage Gardener 'Inspiring imagery.' The English Garden 'Ideal for those wanting their own wildflower patch' Daily Mail

'Lloyd's own experimental prairie is a springboard to discussing North American prairies and the plants that provide swathes of color in late summer and interest into winter.' goodreads.com 'Great Dixter's meadows are centrepieces of a historic Sussex estate which has won renown as a place of pilgrimage for wildlife.' Guardian 'An excellent book that talks you through the process [of making meadows] ... by Christopher Lloyd, whose wild flower meadows at Great Dixter are stunning.' Daily Telegraph

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Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006) was a charismatic and controversial gardener and writer who devoted his life to the garden at Great Dixter in East Sussex. He wrote regularly for newspapers and magazines and was the author of a string of best-selling gardening books. He was created OBE in 2000 and also held the highest award of the Royal Horticultural Society, the Victoria Medal of Honour.

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