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#1 “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?” The Stories of Frances Hodgson Burnett – The author of The Secret Garden loved to write about the outside world where children could see hope in nature. Nancy Baetz explores this theme, which became important in many of her later works.
#2 The Musical – When Director Ian Brown began reviewing children’s stories for the 2009-2010 winter season of the West Yorkshire Playhouse at Quarry Theatre, one stood out far above the rest: The Secret Garden, also the title for a spellbinding musical adaptation of the classic children’s novel. Photos, Keith Pattison
#3 Yorkshire’s Culinary Delights – Pails of fresh milk, homemade cottage bread slathered with raspberry jam, buttered crumpets, hot oatcakes, muffins… as Jama Kim Rattigan writes, food plays a crucial role in The Secret Garden story.
#4 Cooking in The Secret Garden – Amy Cotler is a third-generation culinary artist, raised with a love for fine food and appreciation of the traditions passed down by her mother and grandmother. But it was a special connection with her own daughter that led to her development of The Secret Garden Cookbook.
#5 Perfectly Pink – Sweet Hannah’s eight birthday. How to celebrate? With a garden party in the orchard, of course! Barbara Somervaille teaches you to do the same.
#6 Edwardian Elegance – It was the era of ringlet curls, perfect pompadours, and the Gibson Girl tuck. Here, photographer Janna Berge puts a modern twist on Edwardian Elegance. Stylization: Amanda and Katelyn Berge
#7 Dining Then and Now – It does not take much imagination to see the great contrast in our dining habits of today with those of the Edwardian era. But Lisa Steigerwalt believes there are valuable truths and lessons to glean from this age of elegance.
#8 Tea, Trays, and Traveling – Begin the day with a delicious breakfast thoughtfully served on a beautiful tray… and sally forth on your afternoon rounds with a transportable tea basket, easy to share just about anywhere. Audrey Hollatz of Heirlooms Tea Room tells how. Photos by Tim Hollatz
#9 Mary and Collin – Sisters Breezy Brookshire and Emily Rose Brookshire introduce the latest in a line of exclusive Girlhood Home Companion paper dolls from Noble Rose Press.