“Gardening is a labour full of tranquility and satisfaction; natural and instructive, and as such contributes to the most serious contemplation, experience, health and longevity.”
Quote by John Evelyn
Work
Silva: or, a discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesty's dominions
This book is a scholarly exploration of forest management and the cultivation of timber, focusing on practices within the territories of the British Empire. more
Author
John Evelyn
John Evelyn was an English writer renowned for his passion for nature and horticulture. His work, 'Sylva', had a profound impact on subsequent natural literature. more
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