On the Necessity of Gardening or taking notes in the

or taking notes in the margin

Wheel-thrown plates by ceramicist Brad Lail

McFadden turns up the heat--grilling and steaming

The perfect broom for tidying up small messes both indoors and outdoors

or dipping fresh bread

On the Necessity of Gardening or taking notes in theA wonderfully designed and edited abecedarium exploring gardening as a source of inspiration for life, art, society, and culture. Filled with illustrations, images, and essays, On the Necessity of Gardening is a treat for any reader, gardener or not. Editor: Laurie Cluitmans Contributors: Maria Barnas, Jonny Bruce, Laurie Cluitmans, Thimo Heilbron, Liesbeth M. Helmus, Erik A. de Jong, Ren de Kam, Alhena Katsof, Jamaica Kincaid, Bart Rutten, Catriona