Philosophy and gardens have been closely connected from the dawn of philosophy, with many drawing on their beauty and peace for philosophical inspiration. Gardens in turn give rise to a broad spectrum of philosophical questions. For the green-fingered thinker, this book reflects on a whole host of fascinating philosophical themes. Gardens and philosophy present a fascinating combination of subjects, historically important, and yet scarcely covered within the realms of philosophyContributions come from a wide range of authors, ranging from garden writers and gardeners, to those working in archit.;Cover; Contents; Halftitle page; Series page; Title page; Copyright; Foreword; Acknowledgement; Planting the Seed: An Introduction to Gardening -- Philosophy for Everyone; PART I THE GOOD LIFE; Chapter 1: The Virtues of Gardening; Chapter 2: Cultivating the Soul: The Ethics of Gardening in Ancient Greece and Rome; Chapter 3: Escaping Eden: Plant Ethics in a Gardener's World; Chapter 4: Food Glorious Food; PART II FLOWER POWER; Chapter 5: Plants, Prayers, and Power: The Story of the First Mediterranean Gardens; Chapter 6: Brussels Sprouts and Empire: Putting Down Roots Michael Moss.