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Book SynopsisLandscape designer and garden writer Judith Phillips recounts the history of the world-renowned gardens of Los Poblanos and demonstrates the ways in which the farm’s owners, designers, and gardeners have influenced the evolution of this unique landscape.
Trade ReviewThe Gardens of Los Poblanos tells a fascinating story of the evolution and stewardship of a family estate that has evolved to embody sustainable landscape design, the cultivation of local foods, and the development of a thriving family business."—Gina Chorover, College of Architecture, Planning, and Landscape Architecture, University of Arizona
"Now more than ever before, our attention to the grace of plants and gardens--what they teach us about the past and implore us to learn for the future--is necessary. In her latest book, Phillips brings us on a journey that beautifully weaves together nature, culture, and cultivation."—Laura Paskus, author of
At the Precipice: New Mexico's Changing Climate"What a perfect combination: New Mexico's foremost garden-design author takes on one of the state's most treasured living historic landscapes, Los Poblanos Ranch. Anyone interested in landscape garden design or the creative culture of the Southwest will savor the many rich illustrations, the fascinating historical vignettes, and, above all, Phillips's knowledge and wisdom about planting in our semiarid environment."—Chris Wilson, author of
The Myth of Santa Fe: Creating a Modern Regional TraditionTable of ContentsForeword
Matt Rembe
Acknowledgments
Introduction. The Story of Los Poblanos
Chapter One. The History of Gardening in the Rio Grande Valley
Chapter Two. The Country Place Era of American Landscapes
Chapter Three. The Development of the Simms Country Place at Los Poblanos, 1932-1964
Chapter Four. The Private Family Gardens of Los Poblanos and the Return to Community, 1965-2004
Chapter Five. A New Preservation Model: Living History, 2005-2014
Chapter Six. Focus on the Future, 2015-2020
Chapter Seven. Coming Full Circle, 2021 and Onward
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