The Walled Garden

by Leslie Geddes-Brown

Written by well-known garden expert Leslie Geddes-Brown, this delightful book is a celebration of walled gardens worldwide. It traces the history of walled gardens from the gardens of Ancient Greece and Rome and medieval depictions of the hortus conclusus ("enclosed garden") to avant-garde designs by today’s leading practitioners. Thematic chapters cover such subjects as formal enclosures, walled herb gardens, and gardens by well-known modern designers. Each chapter begins with a brief introductory text followed by four or five beautifully illustrated features on specific gardens. The book concludes with an international plant directory and full contact details of all the contemporary designers featured, making this an essential, inspirational reference for garden lovers and designers everywhere.

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