Charles Elliott
A Hurrah for Kniphofia
Life in the Garden
By Penelope Lively
Fig Tree 199pp £14.99 order from our bookshop
Head Gardeners
By Ambra Edwards
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I once compiled an anthology of writers in the garden. My only regret is that I didn’t include Penelope Lively. She runs circles – or perhaps parterres – around many writers that I did include, and if I ever get a chance to try again, she will be sure to hold pride of place.
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