TANKARD, JUDITH & WOOD, MARTIN — Gertrude Jekyll at Munstead Wood

UK, Bramley. 1988. Hardcover with dust jacket, 25cm. Book, This book presents insight into the life of the great English gardener Gertrude Jekyll and her home at Munstead Wood. As well as describing the building and development of the house and garden, the authors look at the arts she practiced while at the house. Her daily routine, the running of the household, and her relationships with household and garden staff is gained through the eyes of those who worked under her direction. Jekyll's important work as a nurserywoman and market gardener, her aptitude for business, and the promotion of gardening through her writing is also described. 650g to post & 224 pages with colour & bw illust/photos. reviewer says >> Well illustrated, highly detailed, and meticulously researched, this book is likely to prove indispensible to Jekyll fans. The Countryman , Excellent/Excellent.