The Luberon Garden

Author(s): Alex Dingwall-Main

Location(s): The Luberon

Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs

Era(s): Modern

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Alex Dingwall-Main left London with his wife and dog nine years ago for the Luberon region of the South of France. A landscape gardener of international renown he was in search of a challenge – a new climate, a new way of gardening and a new way of life. This is his account of gardening his way round Provence, and in particular, of attempting to restore the secret garden of M-nerbes. Situated high on the plains of the Luberon region, M-nerbes is a famously beautiful village – but this garden had long been forgotten. It trailed down over seven levels, thick with brambles and hornets’ nests, almond blossom and ancient fig trees. It was an archetypal Provencal garden and for one whole year it dominated Alex Dingwall-Main’s life. From distant dreams came growth and disasters, but ultimately, the garden is reclaimed. From truffle dealers to local mayors, film star neighbours to JCB drivers and olive-tree farmers, Alex takes us on a guided tour of an extraordinary area.

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