Tag: books

• The Man Who Planted Trees

  The tale of Elzeard Bouffier, a solitary shephard who devotes himself to reforesting a desolate portion of Provence, in southern France, was originally written by Jean Giono, who was asked in 1953 by an American Publisher to write about an unforgettable character. Apparently they meant him to write about a real character. When the editors […]

  Seán A. O’Hara

  15 September, 2010

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  books, cultural, jean giono, lifestyle, plants, southern france, trees, video, youtube

• Book: The Way We Live Alfresco

  The mediterranean climate perhaps affords more days per year for spending time out-of-doors, consequently the quintessential image of sharing a meal outside in Italy, France, Spain or another Mediterranean country. This is not mere romantic folly – often the most pleasant place to spend such time is indeed outdoors, and planning the garden with this […]

  Seán A. O’Hara

  10 September, 2010

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  books, cultural, design, lifestyle

• Book: The Mediterranean Gardener

  I will always be fond of this book. Many years ago, after starting the Medit-Plants e-mail forum, I came to know Hugo Latymer (1926-2003), a participant of that discussion. Over time, he mentioned his book, The Mediterranean Gardener, though in a very self-effacing manner. Intrigued, I sought it out for myself. While it did not […]

  Seán A. O’Hara

  17 August, 2010

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  books, hugo latymer, introduction, mallorca, spain