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More copies of this ISBN:Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardenersby Christopher Lloyd
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006) was one of the twentieth century's most influential and adventurous ardeners. Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardenerstells the story of his exotic garden at Great Dixter, which has delighted, and sometimes shocked, summer visitors since it replaced an eighty-year-old, Lutyens-designed rose garden. The bold foliage of palms was combined with handsome, cut-leaved sumach and arching New Zealand flax; statuesque cannas and bright dahlias, threaded with mauve verbena and infilled with annual climbers, added dazzling color from June until the first frosts; and the whole feeling created was one of being wrapped in a voluptuous living community. For everyone who loves Christopher Lloyd, this book is an unexpected bonus. His last and most adventurous work was almost complete at the time of his death in 2006, and a handful of his gardening friends gladly finished the task. Illustrated with stunning photographs by Jonathan Buckley, Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardenersboth inspires and instructs. Few gardeners will be able to resist Lloyd's call to andquot;do something outlandish, to splash out, and be freer than ever.andquot; Book News Annotation:Sure to delight fans of the great English gardener, this collection
of chapters discusses cannas, dahlias, succulents, and various
annuals and perennials. Written by gardeners and horticulturalists
that include Mary Keen, Tom Cooper, and Andrew Lawson, the chapters
are filled with design tips and particulars on the many types of
plants that used to qualify as exotic but have now become ubiquitous
in gardens. A guide to some favorites concludes the book. As is
typical of Timber Press books, this is a beautifully illustrated
volume, with many color photos of gardens, including Lloyd's famous
garden in Great Dixter.
Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review:"The ambitious, insouciant, and gloriously extravagant directives of Christopher Lloyd. His last? Here's hoping they find another manuscript tucked away." Garden Rant Review:'\"Covers structure as well as content, hardy as well as tender, foliage as well as flowers. The book features extravagant plantings in the borders and pot displays that delight, and sometimes shock.\"Michigan Gardener' Review:'\"This book is truly an embarrassment of riches for the garden geek. ...The photography is drool-worthy, pure garden porn.\" Buffalo Spree' Review:'\'Exotic Planting is an inspiring and informational guide that will have you trading cabbage palm for chrysanthemums any day.\' Romantic Homes' Review:'\"An ebullient farewell to the mundane.\"Garden Compass' Synopsis:Christopher Lloyd was one of the world's most outspoken and adventurous gardeners. In this, his last book, he offers his unique perspective on creating 'hot and steamy' planting schemes wherever you garden. It features his most extravagant plantings in the famous borders and pot displays that delight and excite, and sometimes shock, visitors to his garden, Great Dixter. Covering structure as well as content, hardy as well as tender, foliage as well as flowers, Exotic Planting for Adventurous Gardenersis a worthy successor to Succession Plantingand an exuberant swansong for one of the most respected and beloved gardeners ever. About the AuthorThe late Christopher Lloyd (1921-2006) lived in the 15th century half-timbered manor house of Great Dixter his entire life. He is the author of a string of bestselling garden classics, and in 1979 the Royal Horticultural Society conferred on him its highest award, the Victoria Medal of Honour." What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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