American Gardens by Monty Don (English) Hardcover Book

Description: American Gardens by Monty Don, Derry Moore Monty Don, Britains treasured horticulturalist, and renowned photographer Derry Moore explore iconic and little-known gardens throughout America. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Monty Don, Britains treasured horticulturalist, explores iconic and little-known gardens throughout America. For decades, Britains much-loved gardener Monty Don has been leading us down all kinds of garden paths to show us why green spaces are vital to our wellbeing and culture. Now, he travels across America to trace the fascinating histories of outdoor spaces which variously epitomise or redefine the American garden. Don looks at a huge variety of gardens and outdoor spaces at the centre of American history from the White House Kitchen Garden and the garden at the British Embassy in DC, to the slave garden at Thomas Jeffersons Monticello estate and Middleton Place in South Carolina. On the West coast, he visits verdant oases designed by Richard Neutra, Charles Eames, and Frank Lloyd Wright. Don delves into contemporary interpretations of outdoor space, looking at how urban gardens such as New York Citys High Line feed our souls, and how some can even feed our bodies - such as the Edible Schoolyard in San Francisco and guerrilla gardeners urban farm in inner-city Detroit. The book also invites us to take a peek into the gardens of well-known figures such as Bette Midler, Lionel Richie, and Anna Wintour. Throughout the volume, celebrated photographer Derry Moore brings each of these gardens to life with splendid images that capture the settings unique light, ambiance, and sense of space. Featuring luscious photography and Monty Dons engaging and informed commentary, this book will leave you with a richer understanding of how and why Americas most important gardens came to be designed. AUTHOR: Monty Don OBE is the UKs leading garden writer and broadcaster. He has been making television series for more than twenty years on a range of topics spanning travel, craft, outdoor living, and gardening. He has hosted the BBCs Gardeners World since 2003. Derry Moores photographs have been reproduced in numerous magazines including Architectural Digest, Vogue, Town and Country, Mens Vogue and Nest. His books include An English Room, Great English Interiors, and Londons Great Theatres (all by Prestel). 180 colour illustrations Author Biography MONTY DON OBE is the UKs leading garden writer and broadcaster. He has been making television series for more than twenty years on a range of topics spanning travel, craft, outdoor living, and gardening. He has hosted the BBCs Gardeners World since 2003. DERRY MOOREs photographs have been reproduced in numerous magazines including Architectural Digest, Vogue, Town and Country, Mens Vogue and Nest. His books include An English Room, Great English Interiors, and Londons Great Theatres (all by Prestel). Details ISBN3791386751 Author Derry Moore Pages 224 Publisher Prestel Year 2020 Photographer Derry Moore ISBN-10 3791386751 ISBN-13 9783791386751 Format Hardcover Imprint Prestel Place of Publication Munich Country of Publication Germany Language English UK Release Date 2020-09-22 Publication Date 2020-09-22 Illustrations 180 ILLUSTRATIONS DEWEY 712.60973 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130814401;

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