Posts Tagged ‘gardens’

The Garden Visitor’s Companion by Louisa Jones

The Garden Visitor’s Companion by Louisa Jones, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-500-51463-4, price 16.95 available from www.thamesandhudson.co.uk
This book has just what garden visitor’s need – good photography to lure you in and interesting, informative text. I believe this book has information you will not find elsewhere. Unlike garden guide books, Louisa approaches [...]

Derek Jarman’s Garden

Derek Jarman’s Garden, hardback published by Thames & Hudson. ISBN 0-500-01656-9, price 16.95 available from www.thamesandhudson.co.uk
Part of a celebration of 20 years of the famed publisher, Derek Jarman’s Garden is just as extraordinary as the man himself. I doubt that this garden could have been created by any other person. At one with its surroundings, [...]

Hidcote by Graham S Pearson

Hidcote, The Garden of Lawrence Johnston by Graham S Pearson, softback published by The National Trust. ISBN 978-1-9054-0061-4, price 9.99 from www.anovabooks.com
Hidcote is one of the most famous gardens the world over. One has to smile when you think of the late Derek Jarman calling it ‘hideouscote’, yet for most Hidcote is the epitome of [...]

Sculpture Parks and Trails of England by Alison Stace

Sculpture Parks and Trails of England by Alison Stace, softback published by A&C Black, price £15.99. ISBN 978-0-7136-7952-6, available from www.acblack.com
This book is an essential guide to sculpture parks, gardens and trails in England. The author says that she feels this area has been overlooked and that not many know where to find these places. [...]