Story of Gardening, The: A Cultural History of Famous Gardens from Around the World

Story of Gardening, The: A Cultural History of Famous Gardens from Around the World
Penelope Hobhouse, Ambra Edwards
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NZ$ 65.00
Hardback
h254 x 240mm - 512pg
5 Sep 2019 UK
International import eta 7-19 days
9781911595748
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A fully updated and revised edition of a gardening classic. From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the imposing palace grounds of Chinese emperors and the clean lines of the formal French parterre, this inspiring history charts the fascinating evolution of gardening over thousands of years, bringing to life the world's most beautiful and magnificent gardens.The Story of Gardening explains the origins of the most influential gardening styles. Acclaimed garden designer and plantswoman Penelope Hobhouse draws on her extensive experience and shows you how an appreciation of style and techniques from all over the world helps us to understand how modern gardens have developed. Unrivalled in its coverage and written with the author's characteristic clarity and authority, this exceptional book is guaranteed to appeal to gardening enthusiasts or all ages and levels of expertise.
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9781911595748
Published: 5 Sep 2019
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Pavilion Books
Publisher: Pavilion Books
Format: Hardback
Height: 254mm
Width: 240mm
Pages: 512

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