Back to the Garden

I've always had trouble empathising with the 'grandes dames' of British gardening, with whom I probably have about as much in common as Beth Ditto has with Beth Chatto. Yet, something about the way Ursula Buchan writes makes me chuckle. Her knowledge, of course, is unassailable, but what I like most is her dry sense of humour... If only her 'conferes' were this much fun. Christopher Stocks - BBC Gardens Illustrated

Ursula Buchanan's thrid collection of garden writing must be a candidate for someone's Christmas present. Short readable snippets about all sorts of topics from stress busting weeding and entering the village show, to potatoes - all eloquently wrapped up in amusing and witty style. - Oxford Times

Gardeners love to give advice: inspiring others is much harder. But that's what Ursula Buchan manages in this book of essays, as she leads us through the delights and humour of gardening. What better way to spend your mid-dig pause than with a page or two of Ms Buchan's company. Back to the Garden is well crafted to fit into your green-fingered schedule or to while away an inclement day. The perfect thoughtful gift, but a pleasure for you too. - Waterstone's Books Quarterly

Ursula manages to sweep us along and, in a rather gentle but persistent way, make us better gardeners. - English Garden

These pieces are so easy to read that it's worth slowing down to take note - there is a wealth of information smuggled into them. - Ham & High

A pleasure for anyone who like garden writing to be more than just the plants. Yet these are not musings - everything is crisp and to the point. - Daily Telegraph

An engaging read - belonging to that antique genre that she calls herself "the chatty gardening book.. still a pleasure to read in the winter, especially in bed." - Evening Standard

I would be very happy with Ursula's latest book Back to the Garden, in my stocking. - Sunday Telegraph

A joyous read with accurate observation, plenty of wisdom and a biting wit. - Garden

The source of much food for thought. - House & Garden

Ursula Buchan writes quietly elegant pieces which, though sparse on practicalities, delight readers who take a broad interest in gardens. Among her strengths is a willingness to go against the grain. - Northern Echo

This well-written collection is easy to dip in and out of - the perfect bedtime read for any serious gardener. - Country & Border Life

I really enjoyed dipping into this book; it should be at every gardener's bedside. - Professional Gardener