“An enchanting work, unlike any other gardening book in existence.”—Stanley Kunitz, New York Times Book Review“As she chronicles her various discoveries in the market bulletins, Lawrence also reveals a good bit that is fresh and delicate in American life. . . . Anyone who has ever read Elizabeth Lawrence will expect an enchanting two hours from her, and will find it.”—Henry Mitchell, Washington Post Book WorldLawrence’s book is a celebration of life in all its diversity, and life, she makes us feel, is the main event.”—Richard Dyer, Boston Globe“Gardening for Love is a collection of Elizabeth Lawrence’s writings centered around her 40-year correspondence with the avid gardeners—of rural Mississippi, the Carolinas, Georgia, and other states—who share their seeds and plants by ads in bulletins selling everything from moonvines to puppies.
