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ListApr 7, 2025

Gothic

A list in which I dump every vaguely "gothic" themed book into.

@eagleonthewingGardening Can Be Murder How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers

ListJul 13, 2024

Topics of interest to me: History and Philosophy of Gardens Garden aesthetics Color theory for gardens Flowers: flower arrangement Aesthetic aspects of gardens that are not visual, e.g. sound, smell/fragrance, etc. Garden design and architecture Garden ecolog…

@eagleonthewingGardening Can Be Murder How Poisonous Poppies, Sinister Shovels, and Grim Gardens Have Inspired Mystery Writers