‘An absolutely beautiful book, and one to treasure. Full of breathtaking photography, it is a work of art’ – Hot Brands Cool Places

‘Illuminating … weaves together garden history, design and horticulture in a discussion that is international and genuinely contemporary … compulsory reading for all budding garden visitors’ – Country Life

‘Interesting and challenging – and excellent value, too’ – Historic Gardens Review

‘High-quality photography, beautiful typography and a solidity of covers and binding make you feel you are reading something special … [has] a depth and breadth so rarely experienced in garden literature’ – Think In Gardens

‘The one book every gardener should own … I’m not prone to hyperbole [but] this book is exceptional. … An excellent resource for understanding the language of gardens’– Mr McGregor’s Daughter

How best to look at and appreciate gardens and landscapes throughout the world
• Practical information and advice on how to visit gardens and open your garden to visitors
• Addresses and contact numbers of selected gardens and designers
• Explores ten types of garden, from cottage to conceptual – historic, naturalistic, modernist, Mediterranean-inspired, and more
• International experts choose their own favourites, and explain their reasons, offering unique insights

See a list of useful links mentioned in the book

Louisa Jones has been gardening and writing in southern France for over thirty years. A keen observer and visitor of gardens worldwide, she is the author of many books, including The French Country Garden and Reinventing the Garden, both published by Thames & Hudson. See her website at www.louisajones.fr

Also of interest
The French Country Garden by Louisa Jones
The Garden Through the Year
Provence • Artists • Gardens
Tuscany • Artists • Gardens
Vincent's Gardens: Paintings and Drawings by Van Gogh