Gardens of the National Trust

Features

• Cover Type: Hard Cover with 392 pages
• Published by: Anova Books October 1, 2005
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1905400004
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1905400003
• Book Dimensions: 10 x 9.8 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 4.2 pounds

From Booklist
Lacey is a known television personality and an authoritative garden columnist in Britain, and in the U.S. he has two well-received books to his credit. With this latest effort, he should capture the imagination of those avid gardeners who are not already familiar with his writing by providing them with alphabetically arranged vignettes of numerous noteworthy gardens maintained by Britain's National Trust. Superb color photographs depict memorable views from many of these sublime and varied landscapes; in addition, practical tips (driving directions) are included, along with Lacey's articulate yet lively descriptions of each garden's historical context, distinctive features, and important planting designs. A singular garden tour for armchair travelers as well as anyone about to embark on a visit to the British Isles. Alice Joyce --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
Britain’s National Trust has the finest collection of gardens ever assembled under one ownership—the greatest in number, diversity, historic importance, and quality. Together, they form the world’s most important collection of cultivated plants, distinguished by their beauty, rarity, historical interest, and scientific value. This new edition of Gardens of the National Trust has been substantially revised to showcase superb new photography and to introduce newly acquired properties. Historically and horticulturally, Stephen Lacey paints a vivid picture of the gardens, with all the major periods represented. Both a practical guide and a rich source of inspiration, the book includes horticultural details, a complete plant list, and a section on the many other Trust gardens to visit. Throughout, splendid color images by the country’s leading photographers bring to life the beauty of each garden.

Reader Reviews
This is a good book to read before your trip & decide where to go, much too big to travel with. Well written, informative, but could use a few more photos-these are gardens after all.