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Backyard | Norman Draper
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Livia is a nice little suburb in the upper Midwest--but behind the manicured lawns and pristine hedges seethes a ruthless desire to be the greatest green thumb of all. . . George and Nan Fremont have created a paradise in their backyard, complete with semi-hallucinogenic exotics and a comfy spot for drinking their favorite merlot. Marta Poppendauber's garden is as pleasantly haphazard as she is. And Dr. Phyllis Sproot, Livia's self-styled and cantankerous gardening expert, has determined the exact formula for the only correct garden possible. But once Burdick's Plant World announces the garden contest to end them all, none of the gardeners of Livia can afford to live and let live. The Fremonts have almost gardened themselves into bankruptcy. Marta is the victim of black tea blackmail. And Dr. Sproot is turning into a horticultural megalomaniac of the worst kind. The gardeners of Livia are digging up trouble with every turn of the spade, but if they can make it through the summer, who knows what might bloom? "Draper has bottled the spirits of competitive gardeners, added sugar and fizz and let them go, leaving the reader with many hilarious madcap adventures." --Suzy Bales, author of Garden Bouquets and Beyond "Fast-paced, fun and full of flowers." --Amanda Thomsen, author of Kiss My Aster
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Crinoline_Laphroaig
Backyard | Norman Draper
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As a Gardener I may know a few Plant Obsessed People. I could definitely identify with Crazy Talk To Plants People. Lots of witty dialogue. This a book for Gardeners. I understand the Gardener vs Bunny Horde dilemma but a couple times it turn a bit unsettling. I have good bunnies in my yard. Gracie and Bun-Bum are well behaved. 🐰
#springstacks #mounttbr
#readmyshelves #inthegarden

Crinoline_Laphroaig It did however take me almost 6 weeks to read this book. Partly because it's one busiest times of the year in the garden. Too much to do! Also I kept laying it aside because a New Release or Library Hold would come in. Finally towards last third of the book I really wanted to know what happens or maybe I was just tired of it on my nightstand. 5y
Tamra This sounds fun! 5y
Tamra Did you know there is a “Front Yard” by this author too? I was looking for your tagged book on Libby and instead found this other. 5y
Crinoline_Laphroaig @Tamra I need to read that as well 5y
CouronneDhiver Interesting! 5y
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Librarybelle
Backyard | Norman Draper
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I enjoy #nature ...from the comfort of my window. Bugs and I do not get along, so usually when I do go outside and appreciate nature, it‘s cold. Here‘s a view looking out to my tiny backyard. Of course, I had to show #Zeke on one of the cat trees. I do love that it is fenced in, so it‘s like my own private oasis amongst the other townhouses. #gratitude30 #catsoflitsy

robinb Zeke looks so comfy! 😻 5y
gradcat Awww, I love him 😍 5y
Librarybelle @robinb He is! He loves to squeeze into places he doesn‘t quite fit. It‘s amazing how cats can tuck into the tiniest spaces. 5y
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CaliforniaCay
Backyard | Norman Draper
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Perfectly nice weather for some backyard reading🤗
#SisforSeptember #selfie

Liatrek Nice pic 😊 6y
Libby1 Lovely! 6y
Megabooks Gorgeous! 6y
Eggs Beautiful! 6y
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