Description
Book SynopsisSteve Parker is a garden historian lecturing at Cardiff. A keen enthusiast of the modern house and garden, his passion extends throughout all of garden history, understanding the context and impact gardens, plants, design and people have had on our cultural history. He's worked for Cardiff University for the past 11 years and visits more than 100 gardens a year.
Trade ReviewThe author's admirable prose style leads us on an endless series of enjoyable excursions, many of which illustrate the simple truth that the evolution of gardens reflects that of wider society * Country Life *
Profiling some of England's most celebrated gardens, both old and new, this erudite, well-illustrated book also considers how future gardens might look. A thought-provoking look at how our identity has shaped our landscape. * Daily Mail *
A lavishly illustrated overview of English garden history, which brings a fresh style and offers a contemporary update. * Gardens Illustrated *
This is a beautiful but serious book about English garden history * Cotswold Life *
