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Vol. 3 No. 3 - The Secret Garden

Vol. 3 No. 3 - The Secret Garden

$9.50 USD

15th issue of The Storybook Home Journal™. Features The Secret Garden by Frances Hogdson Burnett. 16 pages. 38 color and 9 black and white illustrations. 10 articles. 8.5 in. x 11 in. booklet. Made & Printed in the USA. Categories: Frances Hodgson Burnett, Magazine, Nancy Young & The Secret Garden

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Vol. 3 No. 3 of The Storybook Home Journal

The Secret Garden


What's in this issue?

A House On The Edge Of The Moor the Decorating article

Photo essay of a mural by Elspeth Young.



A Garden Journal: Magical Refuge the Sewing Basket article

Plant lists for creating a Secret Garden which includes bulbs, annuals, perennials, and roses. Instructions for creating a simple portfolio for a garden journal and sketches.



Pocket Treats: Nut And Shell the Kitchen article

Instructions for creating a squirrel from bread dough.



Music To Charm The Animals the Music article

Sheet music for Dickon's Aire, an original composition.



A Secret Garden Compendium the Garden article



A Visit To Thwaite the Workshop article

Discussion of materials and ideas for creating an interior wall mural.



The Secret Garden: Through Hidden Doors the Lead article

Memories of grandfather's shop.



Elspeth's Hollyhocks: A Child's Faith the Studio article

An interview with artist Al R. Young.



Recalling Happiness the Writer's Garret article

Serendipity is a delightful source of family tradition.



From the Newsroom


Storybook Life (overview)

By Nancy Young
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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

By Al R. Young Reviewed by Nancy Young

Published in 1910 and generally considered Frances Hodgson Burnett's best work, The Secret Garden is well known and loved throughout the world. This story of a girl's awakening to strength, goodness, and love through tending a garden--kept secret to everyone else--deserve high ranking on anyone's must-read list.
Burnett makes Nature vibrant and magical, and even makes weeding an act akin to Divinity. While the story is often thought of as a girl's book, its richness of detail and its accuracy and richness of characterization make it a book for everyone... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 3 No. 3, 2010, Book reviews


New Issue of the Storybook Home Shipped - The Secret Garden

By Al R. Young The The Secret Garden issue of The Storybook Home Journal is now available from Al Young Studios.  This issue features these regular sections:Decorating - A House On The Edge Of The Moor (1 page)Sewing - A Garden Journal: Magical Refuge (1 page)Kitchen - Pocket Treats: Nut And Shell (1 page)Music - Music To Charm The Animals (1 page)Garden - A Secret Garden Compendium (3 pages)Workshops - A Visit To Thwaite (2 pages)Lead - The Secret Garden: Through Hidden Doors (1 page)Studio - Elspeth's Hollyhocks: A Child's Faith (1 page)Garret - Recalling Happiness (5 pages)The Secret Garden is the 21st issue of the Journal, published bi-monthly since November 2000... Read more »

Tags: Vol. 3 No. 3, 2003, News, The Storybook Home Journal issues