A beautiful obsession : Jimi Blake's world of plants at Hunting Brook Gardens /
Blake, Jimi,
A beautiful obsession : Jimi Blake's world of plants at Hunting Brook Gardens / Jimi Blake and Noel Kingsbury. - 224 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
"Jimi Blake has spent the last 25 years discovering stand-out plants which he grows in dynamic and innovative ways at the fabulous Hunting Brook Gardens. As we "walk the garden" in this absorbing book it's impossible not to gasp at his exuberant, highly idiosyncratic style and marvel at his acute eye for interesting plants. Foliage plants play a key role, their finely cut leaves, extraordinary shapes and rich textures changing the way we think about trees and shrubs. In another bold move, cacti and succulents are summer planted to provide interesting pairings with hardy perennials while jewel-box geums, dahlias and salvias are carefully chosen for their long flowering and perfect hues. Hunting Brook is always on the move and even regular visitors find fresh surprises around every corner, often inspired by Jimi's recent travels or a new purchase from a specialist nursery. Yet from the open borders to the woodland and valley there is a grounded quality to the garden that reflects Jimi's close ties with the land and respect for the spirit of the place." --
1999734521 9781999734527
Blake, Jimi.
Hunting Brook Gardens (Blessington, Ireland)
Gardens--Ireland--Blessington.
Gardening.
Gardens--Design.
Landscape gardening.
SB66.G8 / B53 2019
A beautiful obsession : Jimi Blake's world of plants at Hunting Brook Gardens / Jimi Blake and Noel Kingsbury. - 224 pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Includes index.
"Jimi Blake has spent the last 25 years discovering stand-out plants which he grows in dynamic and innovative ways at the fabulous Hunting Brook Gardens. As we "walk the garden" in this absorbing book it's impossible not to gasp at his exuberant, highly idiosyncratic style and marvel at his acute eye for interesting plants. Foliage plants play a key role, their finely cut leaves, extraordinary shapes and rich textures changing the way we think about trees and shrubs. In another bold move, cacti and succulents are summer planted to provide interesting pairings with hardy perennials while jewel-box geums, dahlias and salvias are carefully chosen for their long flowering and perfect hues. Hunting Brook is always on the move and even regular visitors find fresh surprises around every corner, often inspired by Jimi's recent travels or a new purchase from a specialist nursery. Yet from the open borders to the woodland and valley there is a grounded quality to the garden that reflects Jimi's close ties with the land and respect for the spirit of the place." --
1999734521 9781999734527
Blake, Jimi.
Hunting Brook Gardens (Blessington, Ireland)
Gardens--Ireland--Blessington.
Gardening.
Gardens--Design.
Landscape gardening.
SB66.G8 / B53 2019