Gertrude Jekyll's Lost Garden: The Restoration of an Edwardian Masterpiece"Over a period of sixteen years, by tracking down Gertrude Jekyll's original plans, the garden has now been accurately and painstakingly re-created to embody the designer's original vision and is the only fully restored Jekyll garden still in existence. The lessons learnt by the author in the course of restoration will be a source of inspiration and practical advice to anyone undertaking a similar project on a smaller scale, as well as providing an intriguing real-life insight into the methods of Gertrude Jekyll." "Meticulous records and photographs kept throughout the restoration have enabled Rosamund Wallinger to produce a beautifully illustrated and historic account of her experiences. Full of useful horticultural details and tinged throughout with a sense of humour, her narrative includes both her mistakes and her successes and will appeal to anyone with an interest in gardening, garden design and garden history."--BOOK JACKET. |
Contents
Preface | 7 |
Foreword | 8 |
Discovering the Manor House Upton Grey | 10 |
Copyright | |
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