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Mullet, Carolyn,

Adventures in Eden : an intimate tour of the private gardens of Europe / Carolyn Mullet. - 332 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm

Includes biographical references and index (pages 323-332).

Introduction -- England -- Wales -- Ireland -- Scotland -- Scandinavia -- Germany -- The Netherlands -- Belgium -- France -- Spain -- Italy.

Acres of white-blooming garden rooms on the island of Mallorca. A seven-tiered wonder of stone, plants, and water above Germany's Rhine River. The Garden of Cosmic Speculation in a quiet Scottish valley. These sumptuous landscapes are just three of the fifty destinations you'll visit on this exclusive tour of Europe's most beautiful private gardens. From Belgium to Ireland, Scandinavia to Wales, Carolyn Mullet is your guide through intimate retreats normally off-limits to visitors. Short profiles introduce the intriguing owners and rich histories of each garden and the land they inhabit. Among the featured gardens are works of eminent designers such as Tom Stuart-Smith, Andy Malengier, and Louis Benech. Whether you love exploring faraway places or creating your own landscape haven at home, Adventures in Eden is the ideal armchair getaway--glimpses into personal garden artistry that are sure to spark inspiration.--

ISBN: 1604698462 9781604698466

Nat. Bib. No.: GBC0H9738 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 020012820 Uk

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Gardens, European.
Gardens--Europe.
Native plants for cultivation--Europe.
Native plant gardening--Europe.

Subjects--Geographic Terms:
Europe.

LC Class. No.: SB466.E9 / M85 2020