Grand Melbourne Gardens

Name: Grand Melbourne Gardens
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780500501146
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A glimpse inside Melbourne's most enchanting gardens

By Estate of David Wilkinson

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Grand Melbourne Gardens by the Estate of David Wilkinson invites readers to explore the diverse and exquisite gardens of Melbourne. The book showcases the artistry of garden design, providing insights into the lush landscapes and unique horticultural practices that define these tranquil spaces. It's an inspiring journey for those passionate about garden aesthetics and creativity in outdoor design.
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Format: Hardback

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Grand Melbourne Gardens

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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate stunning photography and detailed exploration of Melbourne's most exquisite gardens. It's perfect for those who take inspiration from landscape design and enjoy discovering the tranquillity and artistry of well-crafted outdoor spaces. Whether you're a gardening enthusiast or simply love to indulge in the beauty of nature, this book offers a delightful visual and intellectual journey.

This is a celebration of gardens new and old, small-scale and enormous – all grand in their horticultural ambitions and inspiration.

A celebration of gardens new and old, small-scale and enormous - all grand in their ambitions and inspiration.

Description

Gardens have always occupied a special place in Melbourne's communal heart. We are known for our vast, meandering Botanic Gardens and our generous green city spaces. We are also known for our tree-lined streets, which give tantalising glimpses of beautiful houses behind high fences.

Grand Melbourne Gardens takes us behind these fences and into the very heart of these oh-so-private gardens. Every garden in this book has its own atmosphere and soul, largely reflecting the passions of the person who has created or maintains it.

There are vegetable gardens, clivia walks, ancient English oak trees, rose gardens, rambling exotic courtyards, city rooftop wonderlands, and bold stepped garden beds. Many of these gardeners and homeowners see themselves merely as the custodians of these treasured spaces, as they generously share their gardening experiences with the reader.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500501146

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 November 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Contributors:

Photographs by Kimbal Baker

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 245.0mm

Height: 300.0mm

Weight: 1437g

Pages: 248

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Estate of David Wilkinson Home & Garden Non-Fiction

About the Author

David Wilkinson is a practising architect with a Certificate in Gardening from The Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, London. He has been President of The Friends of The Royal Botanic Gardens in Melbourne as well as the Victorian Committee Chair of Open Gardens Australia. He is the author of Leslie Wilkinson: A Practical Idealist.

Kimbal Baker is a Melbourne-based freelance photographer with over 30 years' experience. His images have been featured in many Australian and overseas publications, and he has worked for various Agence France-Presse (AFP) and Australian Consolidated Press (ACP) publications. His previous bestselling books include Australia's Remarkable Trees and Great Properties of Country Victoria.