Quote by Gertrude Jekyll
There is no spot of ground, however arid, bare or ugly, that canno

There is no spot of ground, however arid, bare or ugly, that cannot be tamed into such a state as may give an impression of beauty and delight. – Gertrude Jekyll

Other quotes by Gertrude Jekyll

A garden is a grand teacher. It teaches patience and careful watchfulness it teaches industry and thrift above all it teaches entire trust. – Gertrude Jekyll

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gardening
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What is one to say about June, the time of perfect young summer, the fulfillment of the promise of the earlier months, and with as yet no sign to remind one that its fresh young beauty will ever fade. – Gertrude Jekyll

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Summer
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There is a lovable quality about the actual tools. One feels so kindly to the thing that enables the hand to obey the brain. Moreover, one feels a good deal of respect for it without it the brain and the hand would be helpless. – Gertrude Jekyll

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respect
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Beauty
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Beauty, sweet love, is like the morning dew, Whose short refresh upon tender green, Cheers for a time, but till the sun doth show And straight is gone, as it had never been. – Samuel Daniel

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Beauty

The beauty of a strong, lasting commitment is often best understood by men incapable of it. – Murray Kempton

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Beauty

The beauty of having a producer is that you have someone who says, Youre finished. – Sheryl Crow

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Beauty

Just because you are blind and unable to see my beauty doesnt mean it does not exist. – Margaret Cho

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Beauty

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We all know that Art is not truth. Art is a lie that makes us realize truth, at least the truth that is given us to understand. The artist must know the manner whereby to convince others of the truthfulness of his lies. – Pablo Picasso

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If theres no inner peace, people cant give it to you. The husband cant give it to you. Your children cant give it to you. You have to give it to you. – Linda Evans

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