Days and hours in a garden

"Days and Hours in a Garden" by E. V. B. is a reflective account written in the late 19th century. This work offers a meditative exploration of gardening and nature, focusing on the daily joys and challenges of maintaining a garden. The narrative weaves personal observations about plants, wildlife, and the seasons, revealing a deep affection for the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The opening of the book sets a tranquil tone as the author shares the history of their garden, which is only eleven years old, alongside the reflections of how it has transformed and matured over time. The text paints a lively picture of the garden's inhabitants, including birds and the memories attached to the flora and fauna, while alluding to poignant reflections on change and loss. Through rich descriptions, the author captures the rhythm of nature and the cyclical changes within the garden, revealing a thoughtful appreciation of both its beauty and its inevitable transformations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Eleanor Vere Boyle was a Scottish artist of the Victorian era whose work consisted mainly of watercolor illustrations in children's books. These illustrations were strongly influenced by the Pre-Raphaelites, being highly detailed and haunting in content. Love and death were popular subject matter of Pre-Raphaelite art and something that can be seen in Boyle's work. Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, even called her work "great in design."