Journeys to the Nearby: A Gardener Discovers the Gentle Art of Untravelling

“One truly enters the lives of these women and feels the rhythm of their days. A most refreshing read for both keen gardeners and amateurs.” —Globe and Mail

“They convey a humble amazement at gardeners’ energy and a deep respect for the perennial passion to plant, order, and care for reluctant ground. Finishing their book, the reader will reach at once for the telephone to order a load of compost.” —Quill and Quire

“An absorbing look at the familiar denizens of a garden that will appeal to gardeners and nature lovers.” —Library Journal

“Each short, well-written chapter (also well illustrated by Bradbury) offers readers yet another subject to ponder, all giving gardeners a good sense of why their plantings are the world’s oyster.” —American Library Association

“Bradbury takes readers on a journey to those places that are so near and dear to our hearts, but which we may have forgotten about in the noise and chaos and pressures of life.” —Natalie Virginia Lang, The British Columbia Review

“I loved this book. Inspiring, timely, and charming, I savoured each exquisite journey.” – Beth Powning, bestselling author of The Sister’s Tale

“Elspeth Bradbury’s entertaining tales show us that adventure and discovery can be as close as a nearby garden. A gentle, happy book that entices us to keep reading.” – Norma Dixon, author of In Deep with the Octopus

 “Bradbury’s gentle humour and perceptive words are exactly what I needed in this time of raucous ranting.” – Nancy Bauer, author of the story collection Hammering at the Door