THIS LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED and inspiring history charts the fascinating evolution of gardening over thousands of years, bringing to life the world's most beautiful and magnificent gardens. In it, acclaimed garden designer and plantswoman Penelope Hobhouse shows how an appreciation of style and techniques from all over the world helps us to understand how modern gardens have developed. She also considers how the availability of plant species from around the world has influenced garden design.
HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE
From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the imposing palace grounds of Chinese emperors and the clean lines of the formal French parterre, The Story of Gardening explains the origins of the most influential gardening styles. The entire story is illustrated by an unprecedented collection of superb photographs. In the course of this book we are introduced to the world's principal gardeners, horticulturalists and designers, find out which plants were considered the most valuable or fashionable of their day, and marvel at pleasure gardens, parks and grottoes.
A PERSONAL ACCOUNT
In addition to describing the rich historical context from which today's gardens have evolved, Penelope Hobhouse draws on her life's work as a gardener to give an insight into the influences that have inspired her own designs and shaped her gardening philosophy. Unrivalled in its coverage and written with her characteristic clarity and authority, this exceptional book is guaranteed to appeal to gardening enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise.
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