This book reveals the compelling story and fascinating evolution of gardening over millennia; from the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the clean lines of the formal French parterre.

The various chapters of the book consider everything from the origins of gardening and the garden so ancient Greece and Rome via the Renaissance vision of the garden in 16th-century Italy and the English landscape movement of the 18th-century to the visions of the garden of the future.

First published in 2002 this updated release benefits from the expertise of Ambra Edwards and renovations, new ideas and new gardening rules have led to major alterations in the books design and layout compared with the earlier iteration.

Richly illustrated this is a book for garden enthusiasts of all levels of expertise.

Hardback. 512 pages.

Measurements:

24.6cm x 26cm x 3.7cm

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