- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: Frances Lincoln (1 April 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0711225583
- ISBN-13: 978-0711225589
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,413,711 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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... a highly recommended book (Robin Lane Fox Financial Times )
[A] celebration of the greatest gardening triumph in Britain over the last 25 years (World of Interiors )
The gardening world has thrown up quite a few truly great figures in the 20th century. Lady Salisbury at Hatfield House is definitely among them. Her knowledge is phenomenal, her taste is exquisite and her enthusiasm boundless. A book to treasure (English Garden )
[A] celebration of the greatest gardening triumph in Britain over the last 25 years (World of Interiors )
The gardening world has thrown up quite a few truly great figures in the 20th century. Lady Salisbury at Hatfield House is definitely among them. Her knowledge is phenomenal, her taste is exquisite and her enthusiasm boundless. A book to treasure (English Garden )
The World of Interiors, March, 2006
[a]celebration of the greatest gardening triumph in Britain over the last 25 years
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As The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury writes in her comprehensive Introduction, "In recorded time, the story of the gardens at Hatfield begins in the early years of the seventeenth century, but my imagination plays with the idea that the tale could have begun forty years earlier, with the seeds of their creation being sown in the mind of a young boy......" She presents much more than a chronicle of recreation in her introduction; she also offers an intriguing story.
The Dowager Marchioness is an expert guide as she lived at Hatfield House until 2004 where she planned and oversaw the recreation of this incomparably beautiful garden covering some 45 acres of the 7000 acre estate. Described by one as the greatest British gardener of the twentieth century, she takes readers on aan all-encompassing tour of this remarkable garden as her vision for it is fulfilled.
Photographer Sue Snell, an acclaimed documentary and horticultural photographer, is an astute recorder as she follows the garden's progress over a period of eight years in all seasons. Some 250 color photographs superbly illustrate the 144 page text.
A double page plan of the garden gives readers an overview of the terrain as well as an appreciation for the scope of this undertaking. The volume is divided into four sections, the North, which includes approaches and the North Court. We find the Old Palace in the West section as well as the Lime Walk and the lovely Holly Walk and the Wilderness.
The Mount Garden, found in the South section, is breathtaking. Finally, the East section features a grand Orchard, delectable Kitchen Garden, and what estate is complete without a Vineyard?
Not only garden lovers but all will enjoy and treasure this beautifully rendered volume.
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44 of 44 people found the following review helpful
A BEAUTIFULLY RENDERED VOLUME
1 Jun 2005
Format:Hardcover
As The Dowager Marchioness of Salisbury writes in her comprehensive Introduction, "In recorded time, the story of the gardens at Hatfield begins in the early years of the seventeenth century, but my imagination plays with the idea that the tale could have begun forty years earlier, with the seeds of their creation being sown in the mind of a young boy......" She presents much more than a chronicle of recreation in her introduction; she also offers an intriguing story.
The Dowager Marchioness is an expert guide as she lived at Hatfield House until 2004 where she planned and oversaw the recreation of this incomparably beautiful garden covering some 45 acres of the 7000 acre estate. Described by one as the greatest British gardener of the twentieth century, she takes readers on aan all-encompassing tour of this remarkable garden as her vision for it is fulfilled.
Photographer Sue Snell, an acclaimed documentary and horticultural photographer, is an astute recorder as she follows the garden's progress over a period of eight years in all seasons. Some 250 color photographs superbly illustrate the 144 page text.
A double page plan of the garden gives readers an overview of the terrain as well as an appreciation for the scope of this undertaking. The volume is divided into four sections, the North, which includes approaches and the North Court. We find the Old Palace in the West section as well as the Lime Walk and the lovely Holly Walk and the Wilderness.
The Mount Garden, found in the South section, is breathtaking. Finally, the East section features a grand Orchard, delectable Kitchen Garden, and what estate is complete without a Vineyard?
Not only garden lovers but all will enjoy and treasure this beautifully rendered volume.
- Gail Cooke
The Dowager Marchioness is an expert guide as she lived at Hatfield House until 2004 where she planned and oversaw the recreation of this incomparably beautiful garden covering some 45 acres of the 7000 acre estate. Described by one as the greatest British gardener of the twentieth century, she takes readers on aan all-encompassing tour of this remarkable garden as her vision for it is fulfilled.
Photographer Sue Snell, an acclaimed documentary and horticultural photographer, is an astute recorder as she follows the garden's progress over a period of eight years in all seasons. Some 250 color photographs superbly illustrate the 144 page text.
A double page plan of the garden gives readers an overview of the terrain as well as an appreciation for the scope of this undertaking. The volume is divided into four sections, the North, which includes approaches and the North Court. We find the Old Palace in the West section as well as the Lime Walk and the lovely Holly Walk and the Wilderness.
The Mount Garden, found in the South section, is breathtaking. Finally, the East section features a grand Orchard, delectable Kitchen Garden, and what estate is complete without a Vineyard?
Not only garden lovers but all will enjoy and treasure this beautifully rendered volume.
- Gail Cooke
Beautiful book of a beautiful garden
21 Dec 2010
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This book is the next best thing to being there. Lovely. Soft and enchanting photos. This book is a great escape.
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27 Mar 2006
Format:Hardcover
Tale of John Tradescant the gardener is featured in historical novel ''Earthly Joys'' by Philippa Gregory; Sequel ''Virgin Earth'' continues the saga with his son also named John Tradescant whose journeys include the New World.
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