Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From desert perch to seaside oasis, gardens in the American West are on the frontier of garden design. Under Western Skies proves this, with profiles of 35 of the West's most innovative gardens--places that truly capture the wild spirit of the region.
Under Western Skies reveals how the grandeur and rugged beauty of the region's landscapes set the stage for stunning and innovative design, while the various climates allow for a multitude of plant possibilities. Nature is a source of inspiration to the gardeners in this book, rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the deep connection that each gardener has to the place they garden. Highlighted gardens include Peckerwood in Hempstead, Texas; Dawn Gardens in Grass Valley, California; Hog Hill in Sonoma County, California; and many more. Packed with Atkinson's stunning photographs and laced with Jewell's deep interest in the relationships between people and the landscapes they inhabit, Under Western Skies is a must-have for passionate gardeners who call the wild West home.
Synopsis
From desert sands to seaside oasis, gardens in the American West are on the frontier of garden design.
Under Western Skies proves this, with profiles of the West's most innovative gardens.
Caitlin Atkinson and Jennifer Jewell reveal how the grandeur and rugged beauty of the region's landscapes set the stage for stunning and innovative designs, while the various climates allow for a multitude of plant possibilities. Nature is a source of inspiration to the gardeners in this book, rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the deep connection that each gardener has to the place they garden.
Packed with Atkinson's stunning photographs and laced with Jewell's deep interest in the relationships between people and the landscapes they inhabit, Under Western Skies is a must-read for passionate gardeners who call the wild West home.
Synopsis
"Atkinson and Jewell invite each of us to reimagine one's connection to the land while cultivating nature close to home. A must-read for anyone searching for inspired solutions for designing or refining a garden." --founder of Pass the Pistil From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs--all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow.
For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson's stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell's deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.
Synopsis
"Both poetic and practical and celebrates the diversity of garden design throughout the West." --Sunset From windswept deserts to misty seaside hills and verdant valleys, the natural landscapes of the American West offer an astounding variety of climates for gardens. Under Western Skies reveals thirty-six of the most innovative designs--all embracing and celebrating the very soul of the land on which they grow. For the gardeners featured here, nature is the ultimate inspiration rather than something to be dominated, and Under Western Skies shows the strong connection each garden has with its place. Packed with Atkinson's stunning photographs and illuminated by Jewell's deep interest in the relationships between people and the spaces they inhabit, Under Western Skies offers page after page of encouraging ingenuity and inventive design for passionate gardeners who call the West home.