If you build up the soil with organic material, the plants will do just fine. John Harrison buildfinematerial Change image and share on social
I love being in my garden. I don't plant a lot of exotic flora, but I do spend a lot of time outside doing manual labour. Jacqueline Bisset exoticfloragarden Change image and share on social
There's something about taking a plow and breaking new ground. It gives you energy. Ken Kesey breakenergygrind Change image and share on social
Well tended garden is better than a neglected wood lot. Dixie Lee Ray gardenlotneglect Change image and share on social
I think we all have a dream of what it would be like not to work and grow heirloom tomatoes, and I do have that dream. It would be lovely. I do love gardening and all of that, but I do love my work. Helen Mirren dreamgardengrow Change image and share on social
The cottage garden; most for use designed, Yet not of beauty destitute. Charlotte Smith beautycottagedesign Change image and share on social
I've always felt that having a garden is like having a good and loyal friend. C. Z. Guest feltfriendgarden Change image and share on social
As I grew steadily more comfortable in the kitchen, I found that, much like gardening, most cooking manages to be agreeably absorbing without being too demanding intellectually. It leaves plenty of mental space for daydreaming and reflection. Michael Pollan absorbagreeablycomfortable share on social
Do you know that charming part of our country which has been called the garden of France - that spot where, amid verdant plains watered by wide streams, one inhales the purest air of heaven? Alfred de Vigny airamidcall Change image and share on social
In many ways, theatre is more rewarding for a writer. I used to think it was like painting a wall - that when the play is finished, it's done - but now I realise it's more like gardening; you plant the thing, then you have to constantly tend it. You're part of a thing that's living. Lee Hall constantlyfinishgarden share on social
