<b>A glimpse behind the walls and gates of London at the hidden landscapes seldom seen by visitors.</b> London is a city of hidden gardens, a place where few ever enjoy the colorful secrets behind the sober townhouse facades that give so little away. But the gardens are there, fascinating in their diversity and infinite in their variety, and beautifully illustrated in the pages of this book. The secret gardens of London that are revealed here range from the large, classical, and formal, with single-color schemes, to tiny gardens that run riot with color of every imaginable hue. There are gardens on roofs and gardens in basements, gardens with watereven gardens on water. There are gardens sheltered by tropical plants or by billowing sails. There are English cottage gardens and modern sculpture gardens. There are gardens created by artists and gardens tended by practical enthusiasts. There are collectors' gardens, passionate plantsmen's gardens, gardens restored, revived, or reclaimed. The gardens portrayed in this intriguing selection of unique placesthanks to the shared dreams of the owners and the ingenuity of the finest designerswill delight and inspire anyone with an interest in gardens, gardening, and private life in London. 160 color illustrations.

Secret Gardens of London

Marianne Majerus

Caroline Clifton-Mogg

Arts & Photography

Thames&Hudson

<p>Greenest of the Greek islands, Corfu has a rich but little-known garden heritage. This first-ever book on the subject is as inspiring as it is informative. Illustrated by multi-award-winning photographer Marianne Majerus, it focuses entirely on private gardens, and gives a unique entrée to a secret world ranging from romantic old estates to stunning contemporary works by international designers. Rich with stories about the gardens and their creation, the text brims with insights into the island's unusual cultural and natural history. Portraits of individual gardens show how design ideals have evolved, influenced by global and Mediterranean design trends but respecting the local spirit of place and drawing on local craft traditions. They provide a wealth of inspiration for garden makers in Mediterranean climate zones and beyond. The final chapter explores the island's varied wild landscapes; it follows the procession of wildflowers through the seasons and illustrates local culinary and medicinal uses of wild plants. Shortlisted for the 2019 Runciman Book Prize. US National Indie Excellence Award winner, 2019. Silver Medal, 2019, Garden Communicators International.</p>

Gardens of Corfu

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Gardening & Landscape Design

Impress Publishing London

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