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Reviews and Blurbs |
The Rockland Review
The Rutland (Vt.) Herald
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Alexander writes the engaging tale of one man's pursuit of the perfect kitchen garden, from its original
construction, fraught with delays and construction troubles, to his cost-benefit analysis that reveals
each tomato he raised set him back $64. Along the way, we see him battle weeds, try to outsmart local
wildlife, and solve the mystery of why his corn is falling over. We also watch him, a man who wants to
grow organic produce, come to the sobering realization that he must use pesticides
if he wants to harvest any apples at all. Canning produce goes from being a novelty to a chore,
and his meadow doesn't turn out quite as he envisioned it. Whether sharing the story of his and
his wife's garden statue debate or of the herniated disk that will change his gardening life
forever, Alexander reveals himself to be a passionate gardener. This enjoyable book, laced with
humor and Alexander's garden philosophy, is highly recommended... |
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