Synopsis: How best to look at and appreciate gardens and landscapes throughout the world
• Practical information and advice on how to visit gardens and open your garden to visitors
• Addresses and contact numbers of selected gardens and designers
• Explores ten types of garden, from cottage to conceptual – historic, naturalistic, modernist, Mediterranean-inspired, and more
• International experts choose their own favourites, and explain their reasons, offering unique insights
Louisa Jones has been gardening and writing in southern France for over thirty years. A keen observer and visitor of gardens worldwide, she is the author of many books, including The French Country Garden and Reinventing the Garden, both published by Thames & Hudson.
See her website at www.louisajones.fr

Hot Brands Verdict
This is an absolutely beautiful book, and one to treasure. Full of breathtaking photography, it is a work of art. Taking you through ten different styles of gardens Louisa Jones asks ten questions related to each garden, e.g ‘What is the purpose of these gardens ?’ ‘How were the plants chosen?’How is colour used in this garden?’ 'How does this garden relate to the landscape beyond?’ ‘What senses are engaged by this work, beyond sight?’ Each question is addressed with examples.

At the end of the book there are two additional chapters, Experts Choose Their Favourite Gardens Round the Globe which is a fascinating collection of three gardens/parks chosen by 20 garden experts. Together with a really useful section; Advice from the Wise, containing information about what to take with you on a garden visit, who to take with you, when to go, courtesy, and advice to owners opening their garden for the first time.

We loved this book, whether you are a seasoned garden visitor, or venturing out for the first time, this book is invaluable in helping you see gardens through new eyes. Highly Recommended!

Available from :

http://www.thamesandhudson.com/

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Garden-Visitors-Companion-Louisa-Jones

and all good bookshops.