Gardens (descriptions, history etc) books

A biography of Winston Churchill through the houses he lived in and the gardens he made, culminating in the story...  Read More >>

A rare collection of articles that fuses academic theory, critique of practice and practical knowledge, Transforming...  Read More >>

Features gardens from around the globe, from the Far East to North America, and from Britain and Europe to North...  Read More >>

An anthology to delight, inform and amuse all enthusiasts of the horticultural pursuit.  Read More >>

Asking why thirteenth-century monks and Edwardian landowners planted orchards, and why post-war governments paid...  Read More >>

Provides an illustrated analysis of the symbolic imagery found in gardens throughout history. This work discusses...  Read More >>

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Illustrated with photographs of author's gardens, this guide describes his distinctive design principles, as well...  Read More >>

New comprehensive reference book for professionals concerned with managing historic gardens, parks and design landscapes....  Read More >>

"Discover how peace and tranquility have been tapped through the personal stories of ordinary people, ordinary gardens,...  Read More >>

Serves as a guide to the world's foremost botanic gardens. This book unearths the history of the botanic garden,...  Read More >>

"Praise for the Huntington's Desert Garden: ""Nowhere else is there such a stunning collection of these succulents...  Read More >>

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An exploration of one of the most enigmatic and intriguing gardens in Europe: the Sacred Wood at Bomarzo in central...  Read More >>

Containing essays which span a range of periods and varied subjects, this book presents the research done on the...  Read More >>

Blessed with a colourful history and temperate climate, Paris has a rich variety of gardens and a diverse range...  Read More >>

Harold Peto (1854-1933) was recognised as one of the most successful garden designers of his generation, building...  Read More >>

Often described as 'the most beautiful garden in England', Hidcote is a jewel in England's horticultural history....  Read More >>

Featuring dedicated gardeners, this photographic record of the postwar English gardening scene by one of the people...  Read More >>

Oxfordshire, more than any other English county, has historic gardens and landscapes of all periods and in all styles,...  Read More >>

From the North Carolina Arboretum in Asheville to the Sarah P Duke Gardens in Durham, this guide presents the beauty...  Read More >>

Intended for garden visitors and enthusiasts, this work selects gardens of merit, describing their main characteristics...  Read More >>

European Gardens have flourished for over 2,000 years and provided the influence upon gardening throughout the world....  Read More >>

A sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens of various styles in different parts of the world. It presents...  Read More >>

In 1957, the revered garden writer Elizabeth Lawrence began a weekly column for the Charlotte Observer. This book...  Read More >>