Cottage Gardening: Or Flowers, Fruits, And Vegetables For Small Gardens is a book written by Edward Hobday and originally published in 1877. The book is a comprehensive guide to creating and maintaining a small garden, specifically designed for those living in cottages or with limited outdoor space. Hobday covers a wide range of topics, including the selection of plants, soil preparation, planting techniques, and ongoing maintenance. He also provides detailed information on the cultivation of flowers, fruits, and vegetables, with specific advice on which varieties are best suited to small gardens. In addition to practical advice, Hobday also includes a chapter on the history and aesthetics of cottage gardening, exploring the cultural significance of the practice and the ways in which it has evolved over time. Overall, Cottage Gardening: Or Flowers, Fruits, And Vegetables For Small Gardens is a valuable resource for anyone looking to create a beautiful and productive garden in a limited space. Its timeless advice and beautiful illustrations make it a classic of the gardening genre.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.