Chosen and described by celebrated garden designer Penelope Hobhouse Features stunning photographs by distinguished garden photographers including Jerry Harpur, Andrew Lawson, Clive Nichols Published in association with an exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden Great Gardens of the World is a survey of some of the greatest gardens of the world, presented [...]
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From Booklist Great gardens are temporal in every way, requiring endless attention and care to survive. Although many ancient masterworks have not endured, 2000 years of garden history are preserved in this dazzling opus. Having sought out and selected an array of exemplary landscapes, innovative modernist spaces, and unstudied community plots, [...] No description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information. More than 90 exquisite gardens were photographed all around the United States especially for this book by Mick Hales, one of the world’s leading garden photographers. Organized according to parts of the garden—entryways, herbaceous borders, water features, hedges, etc.—the pictures are accompanied by insightful commentaries and extended captions. Quotations from the owners—dedicated [...] An intimate portrait of Britain’s most beautiful gardens. From the grandest of castles to the tiniest of courtyards, this deluxe 4 DVD collector’s edition discovers and reveals some of the finest gardens in all of Britain. Featuring dozens of gardens, each visit is presented by the owner themselves who provides unique insight [...] |
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