This companion to what has become a cherished part of our cultural heritage is fully illustrated throughout in colour including specially commissioned photographs by Simon McBride. Planned as a regional gazetteer for easy reference, it gives succinct descriptions of many famous historic gardens such as those at Chatsworth, Longleat and Bowood as well as many others of particular interest to botanists, gardeners, designers and garden and landscape historians. All the gardens featured are open to the public.
Each year the Historic Houses Association with Christie’s present a Garden of the Year Award, won last year by Mr and Mrs Charles Clive-Ponsonby-Fane for their gardens at Brymp- ton d’Evercy in Somerset. Historic Gardens celebrates this prestigious award with detailed descriptions of the six winning gardens and also describes over one hundred and fifty of Britain’s most beautiful gardens - each with its own particular horticultural and historical significance.
Extensive coverage is given to the different components of an historic garden. Study the comprehensive lists and decide for yourself the best places to see arboreta, knot gardens, herbaceous borders, rose gardens, mazes, landscaped parks, eccentric garden architecture, or plant centres selling rare specialities from the garden.
Historic Gardens is full of fascinating detail, compiled and written by an acknowledged expert. It is an essential guide for all those wishing to visit the many beautiful gardens which grace the length and breadth of the British Isles.