Discover the magic of gardening all year round with The Gardener's Year

Why should you get this book? Because it offers a fresh take on gardening, full of humour, life and practical advice that every nature lover will appreciate, whether a beginner or an experienced gardener.

The Gardener's Year guides you through one year in Karel Čapek's small garden, where he shares his experiences, successes and mistakes with lightness and wit. The book is not a traditional manual but rather a personal story with inspiring observations that will teach you to see the garden as a living organism where everything changes and develops. Čapek introduces you to the magic of seeds, the joys and pitfalls of gardening, and delights with beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Josef Čapek.

This edition is part of the prestigious Macmillan Collector's Library, noted for fine production and stylish details such as ribbon markers. The Gardener's Year is therefore not only a practical but also a beautiful collector's book that will please anyone who loves botany, nature and good literature.

Why choose this book?

• An original view of gardening full of Karel Čapek's humour and wisdom
• Learn from experience of an amateur gardener who inspires you month by month
• High-quality edition with a practical ribbon marker and illustrations
• Inspires patience and creativity when working on your own garden
• A great gift for anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors with a book in hand

Key product features

• Complete and unabridged edition of Karel Čapek's work
• Black-and-white illustrations by Josef Čapek
• Translated into English by M. and R. Weatherall
• Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library - a beautiful, pocket-sized edition
• Text organised by monthly periods and gardening activities