60 places to contemplate the art of gardens!
This book describes 60 fabulous gardens to discover around the world, and presents more briefly 120 complementary gardens, chosen either because they share the same vision or because they are located in the same region.
Gardens are a remarkable gateway to a country's culture. How can you imagine traveling to China or Japan without visiting a classical garden, such as the plant masterpiece of Kenroku-en in Japan? Or plan a trip to Cape Town, South Africa, without planning a visit to Kirstenbosch Gardens, a remarkable conservatory of local species!
You'll find some of the most famous places on the planet. Claude Monet's garden, New York's High Line, and the Majorelle Garden, for example, never fail to enchant their (many) visitors. Other sites, however, are more unexpected, such as Hunte's Gardens, a teeming abyss of wildflowers in Barbados; Hellbrunn Palace Park and its mischievous fountains in Austria; or Wendy's Secret Garden, a landfill transformed into a green oasis in the heart of Sydney.
For each garden:
the best time of year to visit and how the garden changes throughout the seasons.
the history of the garden, what makes it unique and the challenges it faces
three must-see experiences to live there
insight from a specialist in the area or the author's impressions
practical information, how to get there, accessibility for people with disabilities
