Product Description

Written by well-known gardens expert Leslie Geddes- Brown, this delightful book is a celebration of walled gardens worldwide. It traces the history of the phenomenon from the gardens of Ancient Greece and Rome and medieval depictions of the hortus conclusus ('enclosed garden') to avant-garde designs by today's leading practitioners. Thematic chapters cover such subjects as formal enclosures, walled herb gardens and those by well-known modern designers. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction followed by four or five beautifully illustrated features on specific gardens. The book concludes with an international plant directory and full contact details of all the contemporary designers featured, making this an essential, inspirational reference for garden lovers everywhere.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #167776 in Books
• Published on: 2007-09-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 192 pages

About the Author
Leslie Geddes-Brown, former Deputy Editor of World of Interiors and Country Life magazines, is a leading writer on gardening and interior design.

Customer Reviews

Not the ultimate book on walled gardens yet, but ...
The book presents walled gardens from all eras and continents, but with a focus on England. Perhaps not all gardens described here would be considered walled gardens by everyone, but they are interesting all the same. The text is readable and competent. The pictures were not especially commissioned, but taken from various sources - with mixed results. Some are excellent, others are not even sharp. It always pays to have a specialized garden photographer at hand, such as Andrew Lawson. Likely not the ultimate book yet on walled gardens, but a commendable one.