{"title":"Gail Harland","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGail Harland\u003c\/strong\u003e invites readers into the serene world of plants and gardens with her beautifully crafted titles such as \u003cem\u003ePeony\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eSnowdrop\u003c\/em\u003e. Her work blends detailed botanical knowledge with a deep appreciation for nature’s quiet elegance, making each book a celebration of the natural world’s delicate charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted firmly in the realms of \u003cem\u003eHome \u0026amp; Garden\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e, Harland’s writing is perfect for those seeking inspiration for their own gardening projects or an enriching read about the flora that enriches our lives. 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Their large, flamboyantly coloured blooms are attractive and photogenic, ideal for celebrations. Beyond the flowers, the colourful new shoots, described by landscape gardener Gertrude Jekyll as 'dear rosy snouts', add value and interest to any garden. Peonies appear in the art and literature of China, Korea, Japan, the classical Mediterranean and medieval Europe. Charles Darwin, as a child, was sent to count the peonies in his family garden, his first exercise in scientific data collection. Superbly illustrated, and covering cultural as well as botanical aspects, this book is an ideal companion for plant lovers wanting to learn more about this fascinating flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant...Gail Harland's research is impeccable, her dialogue with the reader is comfortable and the photographs are utter confection for the eye. This will accomplish for \u003ci\u003ePaeonia\u003c\/i\u003e what Anna Pavord's \u003ci\u003eThe Tulip\u003c\/i\u003e did for the appreciation of the singular impact on our collective horti(cultural) identity by a single genus of plants.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Daniel J. Hinkley, author of \u003ci\u003eWindcliff: A Story of People, Plants, and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this extensively researched, highly informative book, Gail Harland presents an entertaining and fascinating guide to a group of one of our favourite garden plants, peonies. No stone is left unturned in this wide-ranging, beautifully illustrated account, which describes not only aspects of their biology and cultivation, but also highlights their cultural significance in herbal medicine, literature, art, and music.\u003c\/strong\u003e — Richard J. 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