The ultimate celebration of England's finest gardens, showcasing their enduring appeal from historic masterpieces to individual creations of today, The Garden of the English Gardener spans seven centuries and features over 60 of England's finest gardens. Adapted from Phaidon's bestselling The Gardener's Garden, updated and organized geographically by county, the selections range from formal Renaissance gardens and 20th-century Arts and Crafts herb gardens to the artistic creations and healing gardens of contemporary designers.
Each entry is illustrated with sumptuous photographs and includes brief text detailing the historical and stylistic significance of the garden and the importance of its designer, patron, or creator, creating a beautiful and easy-to-use introduction for garden designers and enthusiasts alike.
A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration for garden design and planting - and the perfect gift for garden lovers - this book showcases the enduring appeal of the English garden and features gardens by historic figures and leading contemporary designers - Gertrude Jekyll, Sarah Price, William. Robinson and Tom Stuart-Smith, to name but a few. Featuring historic national treasures such as Sissinghurst Castle Garden and Capability Brown's Blenheim Palace, along with contemporary examples such as Dan Pearson's Lowther Castle and Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage, The English Gardener's Garden is an accessible survey of over 60 iconic and influential English gardens from the 16th century to the present day, including all types of gardens including formal parterres, cottage gardens, botanic and urban gardens. A valuable resource for those seeking inspiration for garden design and planting - and the perfect gift for garden lovers
By Toby Musgrave, Tania Compton
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Binding: hardcover
Number of pages: 208
Format: 21,4 x 29 cm
ISBN/EAN: 9781838666347
Publisher: Phaidon
Year of publication: 2023