Gardens of the Lake District read PDF, DJV

Gardens of the Lake District read PDF, DJV

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A different view of one of Britain's most popular tourist destinations, this superbly illustrated book selects 36 gardens that exemplify the heritage of the Lake District. Outstanding photographs capture each garden's beauty, while the text describes its history and the "philosophy" behind its creation. All the gardens are open to the public. Included are the 17th-century Levens Hall, renowned for its topiary; gardens made by Wordsworth and Ruskin; grand 19th-century rhododendron gardens; and contemporary plantsman's gardens., The Lake District has a long history of distinguished gardens in manyifferent styles, thanks to its dramatic landscape - lakes and mountains thatake unbeatable backdrops - and unique conditions - including reliableoisture - which suit a wide range of plants. This book selects thirty-sixardens (all open to the public) that exemplify this heritage and willelight both readers at home and visitors to the area. Among the gardens areeventeenth-century Levens Hall, renowned for its topiary; Picturesqueardens such as Rydal Hall; woodland and parkland gardens; gardens made byordsworth and Ruskin; grand nineteenth-century rhododendron gardens;laborate gardens designed by or in the style of Windermere-based Thomasawson; and contemporary plantsman's gardens. While Val Corbett's trulyutstanding photographs capture their beauty, Tim Longville describes theistory of each garden and the 'philosophy' behind its creation.;It presents different view of one of Britain's most popular tourist destinations: takeseaders beyond the lakes and fells to other treasures of the area; superb

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