Read and reviewed in exchange for a free copy from NetGalley. Although this book wasn't entirely what I expected (it was more general autobiography than about gardening), I really enjoyed it and read through it quickly. Gorham is an engaging and skillful storyteller. I was invested in his journey, and he switched between emotive topics and more light-hearted ones well. Sensitive, heartwarming, bittersweet, and funny, this was a lovely read.

A very moving read, that proves again that gardens offer a special sort of place for those who need emotional solace and peace. The jumping back and forth in time worked for the topic of this book, as a garden today is composed of all the many seasons that have gone before.

The author brings out the worst and the parts of gardening. I found the book a bit confusing but loved the stories within it.