Summer's Hum

This illustrated nature book captures the sensory richness of high summer through vivid descriptions of buzzing wildflower banks, sun-warmed roses, and sprawling honeysuckle. As the second volume in a seasonal quartet, it invites readers into the artist's personal UK landscapes, from her Rutland studio to wider countryside vistas, charting the subtle transformations that define the warmest months. The narrative immerses you in the specific textures, scents, and sounds of a world in full bloom, making the season feel both expansive and intimately close.

Harding’s background as a printmaker is felt on every page, where the prose itself seems etched with the same careful observation and artistry found in her visual work. This book will resonate most with readers who appreciate lyrical nature writing and the quiet magic of watching a landscape change through an artist’s eyes. It’s a deeply atmospheric read that makes you feel the weight of the summer sun and hear the persistent hum of life just outside the window.