Mrs. Whaley and Her Charleston Garden
Mrs. Whaley and Her Charleston Garden by Emily Whaley, published by Simon and Schuster in April 1998, is a captivating exploration of a unique garden and the life of its creator. This first edition, comprising 248 pages, presents a vivid account of Mrs. Whaley’s tiny, walled garden, which is recognized as one of the most visited private gardens in America. Through conversations with novelist William Baldwin, the book offers insights into Mrs. Whaley’s vibrant personality and her lifelong dedication to cultivating both her garden and her experiences.
Readers will discover how Mrs. Whaley transforms her garden each year, reflecting her dynamic approach to life and gardening. The narrative delves into her gardening practices, showcasing her determination and practical philosophy. With themes of gardening, biography, and regional narratives, the book illustrates how Mrs. Whaley’s garden serves as a canvas for her evolving identity and wisdom. This engaging work invites readers to appreciate the intricate relationship between a gardener and her garden, revealing the deeper meanings that can grow from such a connection.
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Mrs. Whaley’s tiny, walled garden is said to be the most visited private garden in America. And no wonder. It is the life’s work of a forceful, vibrant, sociable, opinionated, determined woman who has spent the last eighty-five years cultivating whatever life offered. Now, in conversations with award-winning lowcountry novelist William Baldwin, Mrs. Whaley takes us on a tour of her garden – and of her life. Each year since 1940, Mrs. Whaley has made her garden new again and herself through it. She yanks out annuals and perennials alike. She prunes with a vengeance. (“I never walk into my garden without my clippers in hand.”) She is careful not to overdo. (“Remember! There’s such a thing as too many dancing girls!”) As an ever-evolving work of art, the garden reflects Mrs. Whaley’s hard-headed determination to make the most of her own remarkable existence. William Baldwin captures and preserves in these pages an intuitive gardener’s wisdom. And thanks to this gardener’s bracing, positive attitude, we see how a practical personal philosophy might indeed grow out of one’s beloved garden.
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