The Passionate Gardener: Adventures of an Ardent Green Thumb

by Des Kennedy

In this rollicking read, Des Kennedy demonstrates his unerring skill with a satirical pitchfork. The 13 short pieces here roam widely and wildly, examining, among other things, common idiosyncrasies and the collective chaos of garden clubs. The book hilariously ponders the host of psychopathologies that afflict "plants people," from weather phobias and general anxiety disorders to obsessive-compulsive behavior such as the chronic moving of plants...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1553651987
• ISBN13: 9781553651987
• Release Date: September 2006
• Publisher: Greystone Books
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.3" x 7.6"

Customer Reviews

Especially recommended as a giftbook for gardening enthusiasts.

Written by active speaker, gardener, and environmentalist Des Kennedy, The Passionate Gardener: Adventures of an Ardent Green Thumb is a true-life memoir written about the love of gardening, for fellow gardeners and would-be gardeners. With a witty flair, chapters recount the little quirks bordering on insanity common to "plant people", from weather phobias to obsessive-compulsive behavior. The Passionate Gardener perfectly captures the agony and the ecstasy that comes with pursuing a beloved hobby to the best of one's ability, and is especially recommended as a giftbook for gardening enthusiasts.