The original title was Mistress Mary, a reference to the nursery rhyme "Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary."
frances wrote many books including the famous ''the secret garden'' and ''the little princess''
No, Nina Bawden did not write "The Secret Garden." The Secret Garden is a novel written by Frances Hodgson Burnett and first published in 1911. Nina Bawden was a British author known for writing children's books such as "Carrie's War."
Garden cress seeds or Halim seeds
In "The Secret Garden," Dr. Craven's mansion, known as Misselthwaite Manor, is located in the Yorkshire moors of England. The expansive estate is characterized by its large, sprawling grounds and its somewhat isolated and mysterious atmosphere, which plays a significant role in the story. The manor is a key setting where much of the plot unfolds, particularly the transformation of Mary Lennox and the discovery of the secret garden.
The best smelling lavender plant variety for a garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English lavender.
A bassoon an Oboe, an english horn, a contrabassoon, among other less commonly known ones.
Frances Hodgson Burnett is mostly known for writing "Little Lord Fauntleroy" , "A Little Princess" and "The Secret Garden" .
In the movie adaptation of "The Secret Garden," the dog featured is typically a Collie. Collies are known for their intelligence, loyalty, and affectionate nature, which aligns with the themes of companionship and healing in the story. The dog's presence often symbolizes the connection between the characters and the natural world around them.
Bacon's Castle was built in 1665 in Surry, Virginia. It is the oldest English-styled garden in the United States.http://preservationvirginia.org/visit/historic-properties/bacons-castle
Keukenhof or "Kitchen garden".
Ben Weatherstaff is the grumpy old gardener at Misselthwaite Manor where the story takes place. He is initially reluctant to warm up to the new residents, but eventually befriends the main character, Mary, and helps her discover the secret garden. Ben is known for his love and knowledge of the natural world.
New Jersey is known as The Garden State.