Gleanings from a Wild Garden: Excerpts, Essays, and Works in Progress - Paperback

Gleanings from a Wild Garden by John Hanson Mitchell is a rich collection of essays, excerpts, and works in progress that explore the intricate relationship between nature and human culture. Spanning decades of the author's writings, the book delves into themes of environmental history, personal reflections, folklore, and the beauty of the natural world, often centered around a square mile of land in eastern Massachusetts known as Scratch Flat. Through vivid storytelling, historical accounts, and philosophical musings, Mitchell examines humanity's impact on the environment, the loss of biodiversity, and the solace found in nature. This compilation serves as both a celebration of the wild and a call to preserve the delicate balance of life on Earth.