Celebrating Gardens in Style A story for six to

A story for six to nine year olds and grownups

up to the time of his death

an involvement which has continued to

In this booklet

Jacqueline Kalley has her PhD in Information Studies and for many years was Librarian at the South African Institute of International Affairs

Celebrating Gardens in Style A story for six toForeword The history and development of gardens is fascinating, but long and complex. It is beyond the scope of this book except where it affects the different styles of gardening that have evolved over the ages. From vital subsistence vegetable gardening on the fertile banks of great rivers such as the Nile to the monasteries of old, gardening has developed into a multi faceted skill, utilising the expertise and lessons of the past, pushing the