Beyond A Garden Gate

Talking hummingbirds. Walls of fire. Floating flowers. A mysterious gardener with words of wisdom. This garden was different and exciting. The old broken garden gate had instantly transported Ronen and Averie into one big adventure. The only problem was the gate had disappeared. How will they make it back to their farm? Join them as they do battle with a giant snake, run from a stampede of horses, and face their greatest fears with faith all in an effort to find their way back home.

Renowned artist Thomas Kinkade's Lighted Path Collection invites readers on a visual journey into more than 20 enchanting and softly colored gardens. Gentle blossoms, babbling brooks and latticed gazebos promise refreshment of the spirit. Quotations from favorite authors such as Jane Austen, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and John Donne further entice us to venture beyond the garden gate in this lovely gift book.

The first new biography in twenty years of a beloved New England writer.

Through the Garden Gate is a collection of 144 of the popular weekly articles that Elizabeth Lawrence wrote for The Charlotte Observer from 1957 to 1971. With those columns, a delightful blend of gardening lore, horticultural expertise, and personal adventures, Lawrence inspired thousands of southern gardeners. "[A] fine contribution to the green-thumb genre.--Publishers Weekly

I wrote “Beyond The Garden Gate” to honor a way of life that has passed. And will never be again. There are many things that happened I never wrote about. I’m glad I was raised in the country. It has given me a different view of life. I had a happy childhood. I was never bored. There was always something to do. We had 320 acres to play on. We were free as birds. Looking back on my life, I had only one wish. And that was to realize on my deathbed that I had good memories. I have achieved that. So my life’s goal has been fulfilled.

The book is a mystery concerning a man who did not have control of his life, and due to twists of fate encounters an explosion of deception, false imprisonment, drama, intrigue, strong women, sadness, his own weaknesses, sex, friendship and love. The story ends with a remarkable twist.

Marta McDowell returns with a beautiful, gift-worthy account of how plants and gardening deepy inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of the beloved children's classic The Secret Garden.

The Pomeroys pull together in the aftermath of the storm that shook West Edinton—and Prissie’s faith—to its very foundations. Letting go proves difficult, and holding on takes all of her courage. With the encouragement of a brother who’s in on her secret, Prissie finds her feet. With the help of the bane who’s now a brother, she takes a stand. As spring comes to the orchard, a cryptic remark from Abner hints at West Edinton’s long-kept secret. A beloved aunt returns from overseas. A faded angel takes up residence atop the Pomeroys’ refrigerator. A treasured friend must say goodbye. While ranks of the Faithful rally to defend what’s most precious, Prissie discovers that angels aren’t the only ones who are Sent.

A woman's coming-of-age journey through the rugged landscape of Wales to the reflective quiet of a retreat center. Along the way she questions and explores the depth of her Methodist faith as she comes to terms with her bisexual identity.

The Southern Highlands of New South Wales is an area renowned for its seasonal beauty and extravagant estates. Behind the hedges and over the fences are grand mature trees, collections of sculptures, treehouses, lakes, walled vegetable gardens, tiered herbaceous borders. Throughout it all is an enveloping sense of community in this magical part of the world. Beyond the Garden Gate reveals not just the hidden gems but also the very personal story behind each garden.