Hidcote

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Hidcote
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Graham Pearson
By (author) Anna Pavord
By (author) National Trust Books
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 253,Width 241
Category/GenreGardening
Gardens (descriptions, history etc)
Garden design and planning
Landscape gardening
ISBN/Barcode 9781907892639
Audience
General
Edition 2nd Revised edition

Publishing Details

Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint National Trust Books
Publication Date 19 June 2013
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A visual and historic celebration of Hidcote Garden, England's 'most beautiful garden'. Often described as 'the most beautiful garden in England', Hidcote is a jewel in England's horticultural history. The garden's creator, Lawrence Johnston, was inspired by many of the Arts and Crafts design ideas at the turn of the 20th century. From 1907 this intriguing American-born plant hunter transformed ten acres of Gloucestershire hillside into one of the world's most influential gardens, a complex mixture of hedged 'rooms' and vistas, lavish planting and simpler, informal areas. Today it is one of the most popular gardens in the country, with over 130,000 people visiting every year. The book covers the history of this stunning garden, including its fascinating creator who fused planting ideas from various parts of the world while making Hidcote. In addition, Anna Pavord's text illuminates the garden as it is today with a wonderful literary and visual tour around the garden in spring, summer and autumn. Substsntially revised with new photography in 2013. Often described as 'the most beautiful garden in England', Hidcote is a jewel in England's horticultural history. The garden's creator, Lawrence Johnston, was inspired by many of the Arts and Crafts design ideas at the turn of the 20th century. Revised with new photography added in 2013.

Author Biography

Anna Pavord is the gardening correspondent for The Independent and the author of several books. She has also written for The Observer for over 20 years and is an associate editor of Gardens Illustrated.