Brilliant English Gardens

Description

The enduring appeal of English gardens is beautifully realised by Clive Nichols, one of Europe's leading garden photographers. From the green hills of the north to the bleached landscapes of the south, twenty-eight gardens transport the reader into a timeless, golden age. Each page is filled with herbaceous borders overflowing with vibrant flower combinations, kitchen gardens that burgeon with rows of apple blossom, vegetables and sweet peas, water that cascades forever into pools and fountains and emerald-green topiary which frames a vista to a sunlit upland. Many of the finest landscape architects in England whose work is featured include Emma Keswick at Rockcliffe Hall, Julianne Fernandez at Tyger Barn, Angel Collins at Bruern Abbey, Piet Oudolf at Hauser and Wirth and many more, with text that explains and clarifies their design sensibilities. This book offers total immersion and sheer delight for any garden design and photography enthusiast.

Clive Nichols is one of Europe's most acclaimed garden photographers, having contributed to countless books and magazines for over twenty years. He has photographed many of the world's best gardens,including HRH The Prince of Wales's own private garden in Scotland, Lord Rothschild's private garden in Corfu and Lord Heseltine's private garden in Oxfordshire. His passion for the subject comes across in every image that he makes. His work has appeared in hundreds of books as well as in countless magazines, calendars and brochures. Photographer and Winner of the Gordon Rae Photographer of the Year 2017; Book Photographer of the Year 2016 for Paradise Found (Published by Teneues Books, Germany); Features Photographer of the Year 2014; Photo Library owner; author; lecturer. Author of and photographer for many books, including Clive Nichols: English Gardens, Paradise Found - Gardens of Enchantment, RHS Photographing Plants and Gardens (GMG Best Specialist Book 1994), The Art of Flower & Garden Photography and Florescence - The Worlds Most Beautiful Flowers.