Jane Loudon
The Amateur Gardener’s Calendar is a comprehensive guidebook for novice gardeners, written by Jane Loudon and published in 1870. The book is organized into twelve chapters, each corresponding to a month of the year, and provides detailed information on what tasks should be undertaken in a garden during that month. In addition to offering practical advice on planting, pruning, and harvesting, the book also includes warnings about common mistakes that amateur gardeners should avoid. For example, in the chapter on January, Loudon cautions against overwatering plants during the winter months, while in the chapter on June, she advises against planting new trees or shrubs during the hot summer weather.Throughout the book, Loudon emphasizes the importance of planning and preparation, encouraging readers to think ahead and make careful decisions about what to plant and when. She also provides helpful tips on soil management, pest control, and other aspects of garden maintenance.Overall, The Amateur Gardener’s Calendar is a valuable resource for anyone looking to develop their gardening skills and create a beautiful, thriving garden. With its clear and practical advice, it remains a classic guidebook for gardeners of all levels, even more than a century after its initial publication.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
