Overview

Following the success of her first four humorous poetry books, Liz Cowley now returns with a new and fresh collection on gardening, written in her inimitable, light-hearted style. Often clipping and pottering first thing in the morning, Liz turns her wicked wit on ants and weeds, early frost and slippery moss, and the many triumphs and trials of gardening. All the delights and minor tribulations are wittily captured, from bees helicoptering, lunch outside or inside, to irritation about a snapped handle. In observant, whimsical, poignant and highly readable lines, Liz s new collection of over a hundred poems in different styles is an enjoyable journey to the happiness of the amateur gardener.

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`Witty, straight from the heart' Joanna Lumley - `Plant a smile on your lips.' You Magazine - `The poetry of slugs, lost towels, herbaceous-border anxiety and downing tools for the holidays!' BBC Radio 4 Saturday Live - `Funny, bitter-sweet.' Mail on Sunday - `Light-hearted.' Scottish Herald - `Will chime with every gardener.' English Garden - `Perfect for the busy reader and Mum.' Sainsbury Magazine - `Gardening gems.' Lancashire Evening Post - `Warm witty incisive.' Worcester News - `Our favourite.' The Lady - `What you need is a dose of Liz Cowley's quick wit.' Sunday World - `Entertaining.' Irish Independent - `Laugh with Liz.' Metro, Dublin - `Short, bitter-sweet.' Metrolife - `A delight for the nation's army of avid gardeners.' Lancaster Guardian - `The people's poet.' Blackpool Gazette - `Britain's only gardening poet.' Beverley Guardian - `Packed with the dogged spirit of gardeners.' Bridlington Free Press - `Warm and winsome.' Isle of Man Today - `Gems of outdoor observation.' The Clitheroe Advertiser and Times - `Making us laugh and lifting our spirits.' Longridge News - `Perfect... to relax with.' Spalding Guardian - `Guaranteed to strike a chord with gardeners.' Pocklington Post - `The joys and frustrations of gardening.' The Visitor - `A natural poet in the natural world.' The St Helens Reporter - `Much to smile about.' Pendle Today - `Funny, piquant poetry.' Lytham St Annes Express - `Whimsical.' Leyland Guardian - `This garden of delights.' Leigh Reporter - `The ideal gift for gardeners good... and bad!' Garstang Courier - `Nothing escapes her notice.' Fleetwood Weekly News - `Enjoy.' Driffield Times & Post - `Familiar gardening dilemmas.' Chorley Guardian - `Poetic gems.' Bridlington Free Press - `Wickedly funny.' Burnley Express

Author Information

Liz Cowley lives in Putney, London, and is an avid gardener. She enjoys going with her husband or gardening friends to National Trust gardens, flower shows and garden centres for inspiration. She has appeared on BBC Radio 4's Saturday Review and has a dedicated following of readers.

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