Old Herbaceous is a charming and heartwarming novel by Reginald Arkell that tells the story of the life of an English gardener named Herbert Pinnegar. The book takes the reader on a journey through Herbaceous' life, from his humble beginnings as a young boy working in the gardens of a grand estate to his later years as head gardener at a country house. Throughout the novel, we see Herbaceous grow and develop as a person and as a gardener. We learn about his passion for plants and his unwavering dedication to his craft, as well as his relationships with the people around him, including his employers and fellow gardeners. The book is filled with beautiful descriptions of gardens and plants, and it paints a vivid picture of life in the English countryside during the early 20th century. But at its heart, Old Herbaceous is a story about the joys and challenges of a life well-lived, and the importance of finding meaning and purpose in even the smallest of things. Overall, Old Herbaceous is a delightful and uplifting read that will appeal to anyone with an interest in gardening, history, or simply a good story.This is a new release of the original 1951 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.