The Gardens of English Heritage by: Gillian Mawrey publisher: Frances Lincoln, published: 2010-08-24 ASIN: 0711227713 sales rank: 748741 price: $28.84 (new), $28.82 (used)
The magnificent parks and gardens owned by English Heritage are far less well known than its evocative medieval abbeys or Victorian mansions. Yet these remarkable places offer a fantastic variety of outdoor pleasures. Some have stunning designs, while others are important for their history or their plants. A surprising number are brand new, and a few of the best are tiny. All are marvelously atmospheric testaments to the art of horticulture. English Arcadia reveals 25 of the best. Readers delight at homey Osborne, complete with charming vegetable plots for the royal children, then they marvel at the exotic Quarry Garden at Belsay Hall and appreciate the modern restraint of the Contemporary Heritage Scheme. These gardens from every corner of England and almost every century of the nation’s history are joined by essays that tell the story of how each was created and the sometimes eccentric families that owned them. Rounding out this marvelous resource is a look at the decay that the trees, fountains, and statues often fall prey to — and the way they’ve been restored to delight viewers today.
	English Gardens in the Twentieth Century: From the Archives of Country Life by: Tim Richardson publisher: Aurum Press, published: 2005-06-25 ASIN: 1845130715 sales rank: 737528 price: $42.46 (new), $10.44 (used)
A glorious survey of 20th-century English garden design, illustrated with 200 color and duotone photographs.
	The Rescue (The English Garden Series #2) by: Lori Wick publisher: Harvest House Publishers, published: 2009-01-01 ASIN: 0736925309 sales rank: 122556 price: $8.30 (new), $4.00 (used)
Lori Wick’s bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with engaging characters and stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance. The Rescue, book two in the series, is set in 1811 England. When Anne Gardiner slips from a ladder into the arms of a stranger, her father, Colonel Gardiner, deems the innocent embrace cause for immediate marriage. Weston eventually sees that the “marriage” was performed for the Colonel’s sake and that Anne had no choice. When he learns that she’s sacrificed her own reputation to protect his name, Weston finds himself drawn to Anne. But will these two guarded people give love a chance? And can they trust God enough to step into a new, real relationship?
	The Visitor (English Garden, Book 3) by: Lori Wick publisher: Harvest House Publishers, published: 2009-01-01 ASIN: 0736925317 sales rank: 306520 price: $8.24 (new), $7.00 (used)
Lori Wick’s bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with endearing characters and engaging stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance. The Visitor, book three in the series, is set in the English countryside, 1812. After being thrown from his horse, Alexander Tate is left with bandaged eyes and prayers for healing. Under doctor’s orders, he leaves London for rest in Collingbourne. When his Aunt Harriet asks one of the Steele sisters to read to him daily, the intriguing voice of this visitor sparks new light in his heart. As Tate’s affection grows, he wonders if this vibrant woman could love a man who might never see. Will these two young hearts trust God’s healing touch, however it may come? Rerelease with new cover.
	Gardens of the National Trust by: Stephen Lacey publisher: Anova Books, published: 2005-10-01 ASIN: 1905400004 sales rank: 530395 price: $29.92 (new), $23.47 (used)
The only comprehensive guide to the National Trust’s unparalleled collection of gardens, featuring 200 glorious color images of the finest gardens in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Britain’s National Trust has the finest collection of gardens ever assembled under one ownership—the greatest in number, diversity, historic importance, and quality. Together, they form the world’s most important collection of cultivated plants, distinguished by their beauty, rarity, historical interest, and scientific value. This new edition of Gardens of the National Trust has been substantially revised to showcase superb new photography and to introduce newly acquired properties. Historically and horticulturally, Stephen Lacey paints a vivid picture of the gardens, with all the major periods represented. Both a practical guide and a rich source of inspiration, the book includes horticultural details, a complete plant list, and a section on the many other Trust gardens to visit. Throughout, splendid color images by the country’s leading photographers bring to life the beauty of each garden.
	The Proposal (The English Garden Series #1) by: Lori Wick publisher: Harvest House Publishers, published: 2009-01-01 ASIN: 0736925295 sales rank: 274892 price: $8.16 (new), $5.26 (used)
Lori Wick’s bestselling English Garden series (more than 720,000 copies sold) is filled with engaging characters and stories. Now with fresh, new covers, each of the four books in the series will hold a favorite spot on the nightstand or bookshelf of any reader who loves a great romance. The Proposal, book one in the series, is set in 1810 London, England. William Jennings has never been interested in marriage and family. So when a relative dies and leaves Jennings three young children, his world turns upside down. Thrilled to have boys to carry on his name, William invests time in the two brothers, but the little girl is tended to by a negligent nanny. Finally, Jennings seeks help from his sister and soon becomes acquainted with her neighbor, Marianne Walker. Her strength and faith intrigues Jennings, but will he allow himself to fall for her and the God she loves?
	English Formal Garden: Five Centuries of Design by: Gunter Mader publisher: Rizzoli, published: 1997-05-15 ASIN: 0847820254 sales rank: 1110074 price: $29.18 (used)
Two of Europe's foremost garden historians demonstrate the features and structure of the traditional English formal garden. Photographs and drawings document ten full tours of such prominent sites as Parnham House, Hestercombe Garden, Sissinghurst Castle, and other gems of the British Isles. 150 color illus. 70 b&w drawings & plans.
	English Garden through the Twentieth Century by: Jane Brown publisher: Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C, published: 2006-12-13 ASIN: 1870673298 sales rank: 1187868 price: $29.29 (new), $12.14 (used)
"Jane Brown's The English Garden in our Time was originally published in 1986. It was the first book to describe the influences upon gardens and their design from the heyday of Gertrude Jekyll, one hundred years ago, to the innovatory ideas of Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe. This new edition, re-titled The English Garden Through the 20th Century, has been thoroughly revised to bring the story up to date and add many new colour pictures."--BOOK JACKET. "The English Garden Through the 20th Century is an essential book for anyone who is interested in garden design, now or in the recent past."--BOOK JACKET.
	How to Read an English Garden by: Andrew Eburne publisher: Ebury Pr, published: 2004-01 ASIN: 0091909007 sales rank: 1181696 price: $19.38 (new), $18.22 (used)
Richard Taylor, author of the best-selling "How to Read a Church", joins forces with garden historian Andrew Eburne to produce the ultimate guide to historic and modern gardens. Gardens are amongst the fastest-growing visitor attractions today - in the UK alone 15 million people will visit a garden this year. "How to Read an English Garden" is the essential book for every garden lover. It provides an account of the different elements of gardens of all ages and explains their meaning and their history. Here, you'll find the answer to such questions as: when were tulips introduced into our gardens, and what was 'tulip-mania'? What is a knot-garden, and what was the origin of its design? Who was 'Capability' Brown, and how did he get his name? And why are mazes such a common feature in English garden design? In addition, the book explains how lawns, flowerbeds, trees and ponds came to be a feature, not just of grand houses but of gardens everywhere. Among the many subjects covered are: garden design, plant introductions and collectors, kitchen gardens, water gardens, and garden styles from around the world - English, American, Chinese and Moorish to name just a few. Clearly laid out and beautifully illustrated, "How to Read an English Garden" brings historic and modern gardens to life: a book to accompany garden visitors everywhere, or to be enjoyed and dipped into at home.
	English Country Cottage: Interiors, Details & Gardens by: Sally Griffiths publisher: Friedman/Fairfax Publishing, published: 1998-09 ASIN: 1567997082 sales rank: 457194 price: $39.95 (new), $18.95 (used)
With a decided emphasis on cozy country charm, The English Country Cottage explores 25 delightful old cottages that have been updated with all the comforts of modern life and yet manage to retain much of their period flavor. Even the names ring with the unmistakable sound of the quaint English countryside: Smuggler's Haunt, Mustard Pot Hall, Wealden Close, Rose Cottage. Most are relatively traditional, though no less appealing, with lots of plump chintz cushions, botanical prints, nautical themes, pleasantly weathered furnishings, and hutches overflowing with crockery. But a few are refreshingly different, such as the vibrantly hued Cider-House Cottage, where the owner painted fanciful designs all over each room to warm the cold look of the stone walls, or Folly Cottage, with its bright red walls and many Gothic accents. The clear photographs display plenty of good ideas for mimicking the style, but by and large readers must extract these ideas themselves since the text focuses much more on examining these particular cottages (what renovations were needed to make the old structures livable today; descriptions of garden designs or color scheme choices) than on analyzing the key design elements or explaining how to re-create the specific effects. --Amy Handy

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