How the Garden Grew

'How the Garden Grew' is a late 19th-century gardening memoir by Maud Maryon, focusing on the character Mary as she revives a neglected garden. The narrative explores themes of growth and transformation, both in the garden and in Mary's personal journey as a gardener. The book reflects on the power of human will over nature and the importance of perseverance, making it a significant work in the literary tradition that celebrates the pastoral and personal triumphs.