Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State's Historic, Public, and Private Gardens
Connecticut Gardens: A Celebration of the State's Historic, Public, and Private Gardens by Caryn B. Davis
2023 | ISBN: 1493067605 | English | 272 pages | PDF/EPUB | 105/205 MB
2023 | ISBN: 1493067605 | English | 272 pages | PDF/EPUB | 105/205 MB
Connecticut Gardens takes readers on a visual tour of some of the state’s most breathtaking historic, public, and private gardens. From simple cottage gardens to stunning botanical achievements to sumptuous formal landscapes, this book introduces readers to the glorious gardens created by passionate amateurs, professional designers, and notable luminaries such as Frederick Law Olmsted, Gertrude Jekyll, and Beatrix Farrand. Hear their stories, learn the history and inspiration behind their designs, and the benefits of having public gardens. With lush photography and entertaining text, Connecticut Gardens is a delight to the senses and also serves as a useful guide for discovering new gardens to behold.