Cuttings - a celebration of a lifetime of adventurous gardening - is a selection from Christopher Lloyd's columns in the Guardian. Arranged to cover the seasons from January to December, this magical book will delight all who love good gardening and good writing

"One of the greatest gardeners of the 20th century... this celebration of a lifetime of adventurous horticulture will delight all who love good gardening and writing" Manchester Evening News "Christopher Lloyd's was a maverick voice in the panoply of twentieth-century gardeners, but one which spoke with such an unparalleled authority and enthusiasm that it is certain to endure" Times Literary Supplement "The ideal book to inspire gardeners, both beginners and those with green-fingered experience" Good Book Guide "As with the best gardens, this is a book to stroll in... infused with a lovely combination of light touch, deep passion and technical exactness" -- Michael Fishwick Oldie

Christopher Lloyd OBE VMH devoted his life to creating, and writing about, his garden at Great Dixter, which is one of the most exciting and constantly changing gardens of our time. He always captivated readers and audiences with his adventurous and witty approach to his subject. He was the subject of a BBC documentary entitled 'Gardener Provocateur', made after his death in 2006. His best-selling books include Succession Planting for Adventurous Gardeners, as well as a string of other gardening classics such as The Well-Tempered Garden and Meadows. He wrote regularly for magazines and newspapers, including Country Life, American Horticulture and the Guardian.