Project Gutenberg 2004-10-10 Public domain in the USA. 302 Warner, Charles Dudley 1829 1900 My Summer in a Garden My summer in a garden -- Calvin : a study of character Produced by David Widger "My Summer in a Garden" by Charles Dudley Warner is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century that explores the joys and trials of gardening. The book primarily reflects on the author's personal experiences and observations while tending to his garden, offering insights into the nature of growth, patience, and the idyllic pleasures derived from rural life. Through his humorous and philosophical musings, Warner portrays the relationship between humans and nature, elevating the simple act of gardening to a profound life lesson. The opening of the book introduces us to the author's candid reflections on the challenges and delights that come with gardening, emphasizing its moral and philosophical significance. Warner discusses the unpredictability of planting and nurturing seeds, likening the experience to life’s broader trials—imbued with a lighthearted tone, he alerts readers to the weeds and pests that frequently thwart his efforts. His interactions with characters like Polly, who provides comic relief, and anecdotes about his pet cat Calvin, further enhance the narrative's charm. Warner sets the stage for a series of engaging essays that promise not only practical gardening tips but also deeper reflections on human nature and the lessons drawn from tending to the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Gardening PS Text Horticulture Category: Humour Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 227661 2025-08-02T05:40:39.870074 text/html 227257 2021-01-27T10:43:55 text/html 2579075 2025-08-02T05:40:46.930017 application/epub+zip 2576110 2025-08-02T05:40:42.885051 application/epub+zip 143402 2025-08-02T05:40:41.532063 application/epub+zip 2710765 2025-08-02T05:40:50.111041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2684429 2025-08-02T05:40:45.642064 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 255095 2022-09-02T07:40:35.158542 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 195197 2025-08-02T05:40:39.477071 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195265 2021-01-08T16:42:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19042 2025-08-02T05:40:50.253005 application/rdf+xml 13247 2025-08-02T05:40:42.076040 image/jpeg 3470 2025-08-02T05:40:41.825053 image/jpeg 77008 2021-01-08T16:42:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 2495474 2021-01-27T10:43:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 2539638 2025-08-02T05:40:39.929093 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia