Hardcover
1699 · London
by Meager, Leonard
London: Printed for Peter Parker, at the Leg and Star, over-against the Royal-Exchange in Cornhill, 1699. Hardcover. Full contemporary calf. Good. [4], 160, [4] pages. 15 x 9.5 cm. Leonard Meager (c.1624 - c.1704) was a private estate gardener who gained practical experience working on private estates, most notably in Northamptonshire. Meager's book stands out for its practical approach. He drew heavily from his own experiences and those of other working gardeners. The monthly almanac format was especially popular, as it allowed gardeners to plan their work according to the seasons - an innovation that influenced later gardening literature. His influence (truncated)