‘The Morville Hours’ by Katherine Swift

In 1988 Katherine Swift arrived at the Dower House in Morville where she created a beautiful garden out of a field beside her house. In this book she tells the history of the people who have lived in the house over many generations and who have tended the garden in their own way. She writes eloquently about the plants she cultivates, describing their history, growing habits and uses. The book is written in the form of the medieval Book of Hours, illustrated with beautiful line drawings. An intriguing, magical story of a place, a person and her plants, it is a journey through history and the seasons as well as a journey of self-exploration. Anyone who has a fascination with gardening should enjoy reading this book.