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“Firmness in all aspects is a most important quality when gardening, not only in planting but in pruning, dividing and tying up. Plants are like babies, they know when an amateur is handling them.”

Quote by Margery Fish

Book:We Made a Garden

Work

We Made a Garden

This charming children's book takes readers on an engaging journey as a young child discovers the wonders of creating a garden. The story is filled with vivid imagery and teaches valuable lessons about responsibility, patience, and the importance of nurturing the environment. more

Author

Margery Fish, a British writer born on August 5, 1892, and died in 1969. She is known for her unique literary style and profound insight into nature. more

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