The education of a gardener

by Russell Page

Paperback, 1985

Status

Available

Call number

712.2

Publication

Harmondsworth : Penguin

Description

Russell Page, one of the legendary gardeners and landscapers of the twentieth century, designed gardens great and small for clients throughout the world. His memoirs, born of a lifetime of sketching, designing, and working on site, are a mixture of engaging personal reminiscence, keen critical intelligence, and practical know-how. They are not only essential reading for today's gardeners, but a master's compelling reflection on the deep sources and informing principles of his art. The Education of a Gardener offers charming, sometimes pointed anecdotes about patrons, colleagues, and, of course, gardens, together with lucid advice for the gardener. Page discusses how to plan a garden that draws on the energies of the surrounding landscape, determine which plants will do best in which setting, plant for the seasons, handle color, and combine trees, shrubs, and water features to rich and enduring effect. To read The Education of a Gardener is to wander happily through a variety of gardens in the company of a wise, witty, and knowledgeable friend. It will provide pleasure and insight not only to the dedicated gardener, but to anyone with an interest in abiding questions of design and aesthetics, or who simply enjoys an unusually well-written and thoughtful book. 'One of the most thoughtful and civilized gardening books ever written, by a master designer' Daily Telegraph… (more)

Language

Original publication date

1983

Physical description

382 p.; 20 cm

ISBN

0140072543 / 9780140072549

Barcode

1710

Other editions

DDC/MDS

712.2
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