Gardens of Inspiration by Hunningher, Erica (ed) - 2001

UK: BBC Books, 2001. 264 glorious pp awash with planting colour & incentive, 1.5 kilos or so packed to post. Gift inscription 1st blank p. Gardens of Inspiration is an invitation to join fifteen celebrated gardeners on a series of personal journeys to the gardens that inspire their lives and work. From the formal gardens at Mapperton to the breathtaking Italian Renaissance garden, a visually stunning tour of the most beautiful gardens, filled with elegant text, is the perfect resource for any aspiring gardener. Beautifully enhanced with the photography of Vivian Russell and deftly edited by Erica Hunningher, Gardens Of Inspiration is a gorgeously illustrated showcase of lush and memorable gardens that serve as personal inspiration for fifteen of the greatest gardeners and horticulturalists from around the world. Thoughtful, informative, and occasionally inspiring narrative text, combined with insights for garden aesthetics and beauty, and truly dazzling color photography mark Gardens Of Inspiration a superb choice as a giftbook for gardening and plant enthusiasts. Hardcover. Excellent/Excellent. Illus. by Vivian Russell (photos). 28cm.