Great American Gardens A Photographic Celebration

Gardens have always been cherished by Americans, from early colonial dooryard plots brimming with flowering herbs to the spectacular sculptural gardens that grace more formal landscapes today.All across the United States gardeners have adapted to the demands of local soil and climate conditions to produce amazing combinations of blooms and shrubs.Here is a visual celebration of every kind of American garden, including such highlights as: -- A restored rectors garden in New England-- The grounds of historical sites such as Monticello and Colonial Williamsburg-- The azalea-filled plantation gardens of Charleston-- Mission gardens of the West and Southwest-- Extravagant estate gardens of Vizcaya and Hearst CastleWith more than 84 full-color photographs of North America's most breath-taking gardens, this volume is a tribute to America's unique historical heritage.McNutt, Stacey Lynn is the author of 'Great American Gardens A Photographic Celebration', published 2005 under ISBN 9781577172468 and ISBN 1577172469.