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This engaging guide conveys the charm and allure of more than one hundred exceptional gardens in New England - Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Included are intimate cottage gardens, peaceful woodland sanctuaries, and classic formal gardens on a grand scale. Authors Marina Harrison and Lucy D. Rosenfeld take you through the garden gate and show you the features that make each garden a treasure. Every gardenwalk write-up includes practical information that serves as a trip-planning tool, whether for a weeklong vacation or an afternoon stroll. Also included are essays on garden styles and an extensive cross-reference to help you choose a gardenwalk by garden style or tradition. You will discover: Eccentric, personal gardens Landscapes of traditional formal elegance Nature and wildflower preserves Sculpture gardens Conservatories and indoor gardens Specialty and theme gardens, such as a peony garden Gardens in exceptional settings Intriguing private gardens that are open to visitorsHarrison, Marina is the author of 'Insider's Guide Gardenwalks In New England Beautiful Gardens From Maine To Connecticut', published 2005 under ISBN 9780762736645 and ISBN 076273664X.
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