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Grounded in the Garden

An artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature

TJ Maher Clive Nichols Jason Ingram Jane Powers

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GEMINI BOOKS
28 January 2025
""In this intimate book, TJ Maher - artist, gardener, nature-lover and contemplative - elegantly combines his painter's insight with his plantsman's knowledge to present a masterclass in garden artistry."" - Jane Powers

Grounded in the Garden explores the practical considerations that come into play when creating a beautiful garden which also respects nature. TJ goes deep into such topics as using colour in the garden, creating and re-creating borders, and generally, how we can get the most from our gardens. But this is much more than just a how-to guide. Interspersed among the practical advice is a spiritual and thought-provoking inquiry as he reflects on nature and what she has to teach us if we are willing to listen.

TJ writes, 'Maybe the only things that matter in the end are love and the heart connections we have made.' This book is an invitation to love both the natural world and ourselves. It is also a feast for the eyes. TJ's photographs are interspersed with contributions from Jason Ingram, Clive Nichols, Richard Murphy and Kieran Neary. Together, their images bring to life the creatures, the beauty and the colour in his garden.
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Imprint:   GEMINI BOOKS
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 235mm,  Width: 187mm, 
ISBN:   9781914902079
ISBN 10:   1914902076
Pages:   208
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

TJ Maher was born in Tipperary. He is an artist who lives in County Wicklow. His garden, Patthana, which is open to the public, is a unique creation combining horticultural and artistic disciplines. TJ is interested in Buddhist principles. Through his garden he finds connection with himself and with nature, which has been his love since childhood.

Reviews for Grounded in the Garden: An artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature

'A balm for the soul' -- Louise Curley * Sunday Times * 'For those ready to roll up their sleeves and rediscover their green fingers this spring, Grounded in the Garden is a fitting inspiration' * Sunday Times Ireland * 'This delightful book definitely does not disappoint' * House and Garden * 'A thoughtful contemplation... which offers plenty of plant-friendly gardening advice' * Irish Times * 'A beautiful production. Useful ideas, practical information and helpful lists. Book of the month.' * Garden Design Journal * 'Beautifully illustrated...Like its author, it is thought-provoking and reflective' * The Irish Garden * 'If you want a masterclass on how to create a garden, [this] is an essential read...I'd buy it for the beautiful photographs alone' * Irish Country Magazine * 'Discover plant and colour inspiration, and ideas for extending the season' * The English Garden * 'A fine book. Outstanding photography. There is a constant sense of energetic invention running through this book, always balanced against the practical realities of seasonal gardening' * Country Life * 'A beautiful production, intensely personal, contemplative and celebratory. Maher's love of nature shines brightly throughout the book's beautifully illustrated pages, which are filled with sumptuous photography' * The Irish Times * 'This heartfelt book showcases Maher's painterly knack of combining colours to maximum effect, and is a real feast for the eyes' * The Mail on Sunday * 'Discover plant and colour inspiration, and ideas for extending the season' * The English Garden * 'Remarkably and wonderfully far removed from being another dry, technical 'how-to' book, for the heart and soul of an artist beats through it' -- Paddy Tobin, author of An Irish Gardener 'A compelling read for both the seasoned gardeners and those discovering the joy of cultivating their own unique outdoor sanctuary."" - * The Journal (RHSI Magazine) *


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