Better Against a Wall: Garden Writings - Hardcover

"No one writes with more clarity (and wit) about gardening than Ursula Buchan." (Anna Pavord )

"England has a proud tradition of garden writing as literature. Ursula Buchan has signally contributed to that tradition." (Sir Roy Strong )

"Deftly structured and concise. This is a perfect book for dipping into." (The Field 20040101)

"Buchan's prose is light and refreshing. ... Buchan is a self-deprecating and down to earth writer" (The Field 20040101)

"Buchan relishes her subject ... her irreverent manner makes for amsuing reading." (The Field 20040101)

"Another fine collection of gardening journalism ... an ideal gift for someone who loves gardening, the sort of gift you end up keeping yourself because you can't bear to let it go." (The Countryman 20040101)

"This assortment of prime picks from 15 years of Buchan's writing provides a witty and wacky perspective on all things green, from snakes to seaweed, and every wild possibility in between." (The Good Book Guide 20031101)

"Ursula writes with knowledge and authority, but also with great humour ... Put this by your bed and enjoy its eclectic charms." (Gardener's World 20040401)

"Lively, humorous and encouraging, this is a great read" (The Field 20040101)

Ursula Buchan writes a regular gardening column for 'The Spectator' and the 'Independent' and has contributed to numerous newspapers and magazines. After Cambridge University, she trained as a gardener at the Royal Horticultural Society's gardens at Wisley and at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. She has presented two series on flower shows for Channel 4 and has appeared on BBC radio. Her books include 'Gardening for Pleasure', 'Plants for All Seasons' and 'Good in a Bed'. She lives in Cambridgeshire.