Welcome to our April book club selection! This month, we delve into the delightful world of “Old Herbaceous” by Reginald Arkell. Set in the charming English countryside, this classic novel invites readers to wander through the lush gardens and share in the wisdom of the main character, Old Herbaceous.
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Old Herbaceous: A Novel of the Garden
by Reginald Arkell
I first heard of this book from the YouTuber, Darling Desi. From her description I just know it will be right up my alley.
From what I’ve heard, “Old Herbaceous” promises to be a captivating read that will leave the reader longing for the simplicity and beauty of a bygone era. Join me as we explore the rich tapestry of this beloved tale and discover the timeless lessons it has to offer.
Old Herbaceous
Old Herbaceous is a classic British novel of the garden, with a title character as outsized and unforgettable as P. G. Wodehouse’s immortal butler, Jeeves. Born at the dusk of the Victorian era, Bert Pinnegar, an awkward orphan child with one leg a tad longer than the other, rises from inauspicious schoolboy days spent picking wildflowers and dodging angry farmers to become the legendary head gardener “Old Herbaceous,” the most esteemed flower-show judge in the county and a famed horticultural wizard capable of producing dazzling April strawberries from the greenhouse and the exact morning glories his Lady spies on the French Riviera, “so blue, so blue it positively hurts.” Sprinkled with nuggets of gardening wisdom, Old Herbaceous is a witty comic portrait of the most archetypal—and crotchety—head gardener ever to plant a row of bulbs at a British country house.
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