"The Garden Against Time" by Olivia Laing

About this episode

Olivia Laing discusses her book 'The Garden Against Time', exploring the history and significance of gardens.

When Olivia Laing began the work of restoring a centuries-old garden in England, she had time to think about the history and legacy of gardens. Her book “The Garden Against Time”, is a beautiful account of gardens, not as a refuge from the world, but a place to encounter and discover.

People in this episode

Guest: Olivia Laing

Topics covered

• gardens
• history
• legacy
• restoration
• literature

Keywords

• gardens
• Olivia Laing
• restoration
• history
• literature

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