North American Gardens, Landscape Gardening, Regional Gardening - General & Miscellaneous, Gardening - General & Miscellaneous, Gardening History
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Overview
Eighteen masters of American gardening open the gates to their beloved gardens--and to their more than 1,000 collective years of horticultural passion, wisdom, and knowledge--in this exquisitely photographed gift book for every gardener to treasure. 250 color photos.Editorials
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If you're looking for the perfect gift for a special gardener...Buy two copies because you'll want this book for yourself too. Starr Ockenga has photographed 18 of America's most influential women gardeners in their gardens. In addition to the stunning portraits, you'll find beautiful images of the gardens that most have spent decades creating, along woth site plans and lists of their favorite plants. In the text, you'll learn about the women—their inspirations and tribulations, their philosophies on garden design, and their roles in the world of gardening. Many are responsible for the new plant introdutions. Others have been movers and shakers in their local gardening scenes. All have stunning garden and fascinating stories to share.— Fine Gardening
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2002
Publisher
New York : Clarkson Potter, c1998.
Pages
239
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780517705612