Sally van Gent wonders how to utilise the beautiful land of Clay Gully. Goats? A vineyard? Remembering the sweet fruit she ate as a child she decides to establish a heritage apple orchard. She sets to work - and soon enough, rains falter, bugs, birds and feral animals attack the trees, and a snake takes refuge in the leg of her jeans. As the drought takes its toll and animals in the surrounding bush begin to suffer, Sally fights to keep her orchard alive.
Praise for Clay Gully
'Sally van Gent's charming story of life on the land with all its challenges is enhanced by her whimsical drawings, heartwarming stories of family, dogs and wildlife, and delicious recipes.' - Denise Gadd, gardening writer
'A romantic, enticing picture of building a life in the country … Entertaining and educational.' - Shaunagh O'Connor, Weekly Times
'… a delightful work … Wakefield Press tell us that they "love good stories and publish beautiful books" and this volume certainly justifies their claim.' - Heather McNeill, ZOOM
'Reading this journal is akin to living a dreamy, tantalising life, an easy stroll through a country garden, engrossed in the tales … Fanciful drawings and uplifting stories of family, animals, wildlife and delicious recipes make for a gratifying experience.' - Rama Gaind, PS News
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Sally van Gent was born in England, where she trained as a teacher at Bretton Hall College for Music, Art and Drama. She has lived in twenty houses across the globe, but with handmade rugs, Arabian coffee pots and an assortment of dogs, each one became home. She finally settled on ten acres in the Bendigo bush.
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CATEGORIES: Biography/Autobiography/True Stories, eBooks
IMAGES Greyscale illustrations throughout
PAGE COUNT 144
DIMENSIONS 229 x 152 mm