Grounded in the Garden: An artist's guide to creating a beautiful garden in harmony with nature

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"In this intimate book, TJ Maher - artist, gardener, nature-lover and contemplative - elegantly combines his painter's insight with his plantsman's knowledge to present a masterclass in garden artistry." - Jane Powers

Grounded in the Garden explores the practical considerations that come into play when creating a beautiful garden which also respects nature. TJ goes deep into such topics as using colour in the garden, creating and re-creating borders, and generally, how we can get the most from our gardens. But this is much more than just a how-to guide. Interspersed among the practical advice is a spiritual and thought-provoking inquiry as he reflects on nature and what she has to teach us if we are willing to listen.

TJ writes, Maybe the only things that matter in the end are love and the heart connections we have made. This book is an invitation to love both the natural world and ourselves. It is also a feast for the eyes. TJs photographs are interspersed with contributions from Jason Ingram, Clive Nichols, Richard Murphy and Kieran Neary. Together, their images bring to life the creatures, the beauty and the colour in his garden.

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T.J. Maher, who was born in Tipperary, now lives and gardens in County Wicklow. A Buddhist, he is also a much-respected artist, and his garden, Patthana, which is open to the public, is a glorious creation combining horticultural, artistic and spiritual disciplines. Through Patthana he finds connection with himself and with Nature.

Jane Powers is the author of The Irish Garden (Frances Lincoln, 2015). She is also the former gardening correspondent of The Irish Times and ofThe Sunday Times Ireland.