Presents a survey of the development of gardens in Great Britain from their medieval origins in monasteries and castles, through the Tudor period and the seventeenth century when formal designs from France and Holland were prevalent, to the great age of English landscape gardens in the eighteenth century.

Presents the history of the world's greatest botanic gardens. This book covers Kew's history over two centuries - from its origin, pivotal roles in collecting, classifying and identifying the world's plants, the commercial crops it gave to the British Empire, to being one of the world's renowned institution at the cutting edge of plant science.

The 'Holden Arboretum' is a living museum of forests and woodlands, meadows and display gardens, mountains and ravines, rock ledges and lakes, rivers and streams, wetlands and bogs, with an abundance of wildlife. It is a place of year-round beauty with tremendous scientific and ecological importance.

Probably the most enigmatic garden in Europe, the Sacred Wood at Bomarzo in central Italy has been called extravagant, mysterious, unholy, surrealist, fascinating and good fun. It was made in the latter half of the sixteenth century by the then Lord of Bomarzo, Vicino Orsini, a man as intriguing and paradoxical as the garden he left behind him.

The Loire Valley is generally thought of as a place for history and culture. Everybody remembers visiting at least one of its historical buildings. In fact, the region is internationally famous for its many significant heritage locations. This book offers information on the subject.

Since the eighteenth century, when Pope and Addison meditated deeply on gardens, there has been very little critical discussion of gardens and gardening. This collection of essays aims to redress that balance, renewing the connection between gardening and the wider intellectual and cultural world.

The Lake District has a long history of distinguished gardens in many different styles. This book selects thirty-six gardens that exemplify this heritage and is intended for both readers at home and visitors to the area. It also includes each garden owner's choice of favourite plants, with explanations of the plants' virtues.

Suitable for gardeners, this collection focuses on the small, private plot as much as the grand aristocratic and imperial gardens - from medieval Japan to English Landscape to suburban Arizona.

This handpicked selection of 200 photographs of spectacular gardens gives a taste of the many definitions of the term garden, from whimsical landscaping in Scotland to Zen gardens in Chinese Buddhist temples. Captivating photographs help accentuate the splendour and richness of the diversity of the world's gardens.

This work on knot gardens is split into two parts. The first looks at the history of the knot garden, showing how it transformed from Tudor times to the embroidered layouts of the 17th century. The second part takes the story from history to practice, showing its influence in the modern day.

When The Prince of Wales bought Highgrove house in 1981, it had a brown path which ran around the house, a lawn and a few thorn bushes. Twenty years on, he has transformed the land adjoining the house into several exquisite gardens. Here, he describes the thinking behind each garden.

Presents a record of Italy's greatest gardens at the beginning of the last century. This work relates the history of the gardens and the lives of the princes, popes and cardinals who created them.

Twenty-seven years in the making, The Gardens of the Vatican is a private photographic tour of eight centuries of 'green thoughts in a green shade'.

Garden visiting is an ever popular pastime. This title introduces the reader to some of the most remarkable gardens from around the world such as: tiny town courtyards and colourful exotic spaces, rambling landscape estates, and quaint cottage gardens. It also includes directions, opening times, and contact details.

Focuses on the creation of gardens that reflect the mystery and magic of medieval gardens. This book features chapters which provides a historical overview and discussion of society, culture, religion and mythology in relation to the themes. It illustrates the designs with watercolours, which are suitable for an average suburban garden plot.

This richly illustrated book charts the evolution of the gardens at Kew from private pleasure ground to public park to international institution.

Following the format of The Art Book , this is an A-Z reference for anyone interested in gardens. It looks at the most important and beautiful gardens of the world, presenting 500 garden designers and patrons.

The 'Holden Arboretum' is a living museum of forests and woodlands, meadows and display gardens, mountains and ravines, rock ledges and lakes, rivers and streams, wetlands and bogs, with an abundance of wildlife. It is a place of year-round beauty with tremendous scientific and ecological importance.

The Rothschild family, famed financiers, has exerted a huge impact on Western social and political history over nearly two centuries. Less well known is their influence on the landscape, for many members of the family have been passionate gardeners. This book opens the door to many of the Rothschild's beautiful parks and gardens.