A lovingly produced tribute to the joys of nature that will enable anyone to create a first garden. Gardening wisdom blossoms from the pages of this delightful and instructive how-to book for the beginning gardener, a perfect gift for homeowners.

”First Garden was written by renowned socialite and lifelong gardener C.Z. Guest to provide advice and information… C.Z. walks the reader through the process of starting a garden, from sowing seeds and planting bulbs, to landscaping with shrubs and trees, to enjoying flowers inside and out- all with an eye to keeping it simple. Additional information is provided in the form of charts on pruning trees and roses yearly planting schedules, winter protection methods, and bulb depth, all accompanied by original illustrations by Cecil Beaton.”

• Written by C.Z. Guest, Drawings by Cecil Beaton, Introduction by Truman Capote
• First published in 1976, this 2003 edition published by Rizzoli International
• Printed in the USA, Hardcover, 127 pages, black & white, like new
• 7.25”L x 1”W x 10”H