A great companion to have while sitting next to a cozy fire and dreaming of gardening! The Gardener's Chairside Reader is a collection of short stories, tips, gardening wisdom, and advice. Bud has years of gardening experience and his sometimes humorous views of country life make for entertaining as well as informative reading. Trying out the latest gardening ideas and techniques while stubbornly holding on to the traditions of the past has created some interesting observations that will keep you smiling and saying, "Maybe I should try that too!" Bud's childhood memories and stories are sprinkled throughout, along with a few spine-chilling descriptions of days gone wrong. Throw in some useful tips and advice and you have a book to settle in with while drinking a cup of coffee each day!