In Wood and Garden, Gertude Jekyll's first book, she writes, "For the love of gardening is a seed that once sown never dies, but always grows and grows to an enduring and ever-increasing source of happiness." Written as a gardening calendar, this seminal work reveals her personal approach to planting a garden, which revolutionized Edwardian horticultural thinking.

This is an adventure in your backyard. You're a part of the enchanting garden where you meet all your new friends. They will share a breakfast with you, and, if you feel like it, you could take a shower with them after the whole day of fun. It is a great reading for parents and children. For parents it is a great way to introduce their children to nature that can by found so close, right in your backyard. All creatures are friends in the garden. They...

With her sure, loving, gardener's touch, Mrs. Spitzer nutures the students in her classroom each year