Plants in Garden History

Plants in Garden History

Editorial Reviews
The New York Times Book Review
“Penelope Hobhouse’s book is festooned with grand ideas… an unusually informative and accessible history for practicing gardeners.”

Book Description
In this sumptuous survey, Penelope Hobhouse-distinguished plantswoman, garden designer, and historian-presents a definitive history of gardens and gardening, exploring the evolution of the Western model and the historical factors that have created the modern idea of gardening as both popular pastime and art form. Against this backdrop, Hobhouse focuses on the plants themselves-the raw materials of the garden maker's art. Splendidly illustrated with paintings, illuminated manuscripts, botanical drawings, and frescoes, as well as period and contemporary photographs, this is a classic work that will be referred to for years to come. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Plants in Garden History

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Book Contents:

1. Pond Features and Decorations
2. Rodale's Pest and Disease Problem Solver: A Chemical-Free Guide to Keeping Your Garden Healthy
3. Scent in the Islamic Garden : A Study of Deccani Urdu Literary Sources
4. Seed-Propagated Geraniums and Regal Geraniums: Production Guidelines and Future Concerns (Growers Handbook Series, Vol 1)
5. Shade Gardening: New Ideas and Techniques for Low-Light Gardens (Black & Decker Outdoor Home)
6. Simplied Irrigation Design
7. Taylor's Guide to Roses: How to Select abd Grow 380 Roses, Including the New Hardy Ever-Blooming Varieties - Flexible Binding (Taylor's Gardening Guides)
8. The Book Of Herbs
9. The Cactaceae, Vol. 2
10. The Garden Expert (Expert)

Book Contents

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