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Heritage Gardens: The World's Great Gardens Saved by Restoration

Heritage Gardens: The World's Great Gardens Saved by Restoration

by George Plumptre (Author)

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    Hardcover 2007

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Synopsis

This is a thematic book with a loosely chronological structure. An introductory chapter explains why garden restoration has become increasingly important and popular. Chapters then look at how modern technology has helped garden restoration; why certain gardens need restoring because their style is no longer fashionable or they have lost their original identity through neglect; and the need to restore gardens created by important designers or plantsmen, or gardens that have been destroyed or neglected because of war. A final chapter shows why major garden restorations contribute to gardening history. There is also a gazetteer of the gardens, indicating which ones can be visited by the public.

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 01
 Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
Published: 18 Oct 2007
ISBN 10: 1845332717
ISBN 13: 9781845332716
Book Overview: The first book to look at important garden restorations on a worldwide basis - other books only cover individual garden restorations Includes contemporary photographs, paintings and engravings, and original plans of the gardens Covers many unknown gardens from around the world, all of which are open to the public Ideal for all those interested in gardens and garden design, as well as those interested in garden retoration and history

Author Bio
George Plumptre is an author, journalist, and lecturer, acknowledged as an international authority on gardens and gardening. From 1993-1996 he was the gardening correspondent for The Times. He has lectured on a wide range of garden subjects in Britain, the USA, and South Africa, and has contributed articles to such publications as Country Life, Homes & Gardens, The Daily Telegraph, Architectural Digest (USA) and Conde Nast House & Garden (South Africa). George's gardening titles include Collins Book of British Gardens, The Latest Country Gardens, Garden Ornament, The Garden Makers, Great Gardens, Great Designers, Classic Planting and Royal Gardens of Europe (Mitchell Beazley, 2005). George lives in Tonbridge in Kent.