A lavishly illustrated and deeply personal story of the creation of an idiosyncratic Australian country garden, Velvet Pears is an inspirational book that is also full of practical ideas. Author Susan Southam created the amazing garden at Foxglove Spires on the land of an old dairy paddock. Susan generously shares her life’s lessons in this beautiful gift book. Velvet Pears captures the essence of living simply and with the seasons, within a local community, with a sustainable lifestyle.