Puzzle Description

Gerty's Garden Retreat (G6324) by Linda Jane Smith, 1000 pcs. Here is another beautifully crafted puzzle from the hand of Linda Jane Smith. In this puzzle we are treated to a ridiculous number of cats cavorting in a local garden centre or perhaps a very large greenhouse which are ubiquitous across the UK given the often inclement weather even during the long days of summer. Garden centres too are more often found in the UK as most garden centres in Canada are attached to large box stores for the summer months and are then rolled up for the winter. Due to its temperate climate, it's possible to grow and great variety of plants even in the winter in the UK if you are willing to make the effort and protect them against heavy frost days hence the use of greenhouses.

This is a gorgeously crafted puzzle with all the pastel colours you would come to expect from Linda Jane as well as all those feline characters with their wide range of expressions from the mildly indifferent to the outright playful. It's not that the cats are intentionally mischievous, it's just that that characteristic is bound up with being what they are. Have you ever tried summoning a cat to obey you ? That doesn't often work. That's why the expression "it's like trying to herd cats" refers to a situation where normal gentle rounding up serves no good purpose.

Let's not forget the hanging plants, the floor plants as well as the potted ones which are a continual source of delight for our four legged feline friends. There is also some twine which has neutrally enough found its way into the mouth of a cat. There are packages of seeds galore with names suggesting feline puns such as Tabby seeds for your tray. Nothing to obvious though. There are books on plants, all types of pots and some beautifully stained glass windows all of which will enhance the most ordinary of greenhouses.

Gerty's Garden Retreat measures 68 x 49 centimetres when complete and can be made over and over again thanks to the premium quality recycled puzzle board and pieces that will endure a great deal of manipulation.

***All orders shipped from Canada Puzzles are packed in extra thick carboard boxes which are made to measure for each order and are fully insured against loss or damage.***