Gardens of the Italian Lakes
Gardens of the Italian Lakes

Author: Steven Desmond

Publisher: Frances Lincoln

Published: 2016-05-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780711236301

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The gardens of the Italian Lakes are a favourite destination for garden lovers and groups. The gardens around Lake Como and Lake Maggiore, in the far north of Italy, are admired throughout the world for their beauty and variety in a magnificent natural location. This book sets out to become the standard work on these gardens as there is nothing of this kind on the market at the moment. It will appeal both to the specialist and enthusiast preparing for a visit. The common factor for all these gardens is their setting in this landscape of exceptional scenery. Lake Como is a deep lake hemmed in like a fjord by towering mountains. Lake Maggiore has more the character of an inland sea, with ferries crossing to the famous island gardens for an afternoon in another world. Both lakes are lined with the towers, villas and grand hotels that speak of a complex history including key events in Italy's struggle to achieve nationhood, inspiration for a string of illustrious writers and composers, and a long line of distinguished visitors. The gardens include: Villa Melzi, Bellagio: an early 19th-century romantic park on the lake shore Villa Carlotta, Cadenabbia: a terraced 17th-century property with woodland Villa del Balbianello, Lenno: a famously picturesque loggia Villa D'Este, Cernobbio: a 16th-century cascade garden with royal connections Villa Cicogna Mozzoni, Bisuschio: an intact 16th-century villa garden Villa Della Porta Bozzolo, Casalzuigno: a rural baroque garden Isola Bella, Stresa: a well-known island garden Isola Madre, Stresa: an island retreat of flowers and birds Villa San Remigio, Pallanza: an Edwardian garden made by two lovers Villa Taranto, Pallanza: one of the world's great woodland gardens

Italian Gardens of Lake Como
Italian Gardens of Lake Como

Author:

Publisher: Rizzoli Publications

Published: 2018-05-22

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 8891814717

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An outstanding volume celebrating the most beautiful villas and gardens of Lake Como, a must-have book for lovers of spectacular landscapes, design, and historic Italian architecture. This is a tribute to the jewel of Italian lakes and the splendid gardens of the stately mansions and villas standing on the Lake Como shores. Surrounded by mountains, Lake Como combines breathtaking scenery with lush flowering gardens, which are renowned all over the world. Incredible and gorgeous photographs take the readers inside fourteen of the most beautiful villas and gardens of Lake Como. The author, an historian of architecture and gardens, explains why prominent Italian families have chosen Lake Como to build their splendid palazzi and gardens. Each garden represents the time when it was designed: magnificent Renaissance and Baroque Italian gardens, 19th-century English landscape gardens, early-19th- century romantic natural designs, and 20th-century sanctuaries for rare botanical species. The specific climate conditions (hot summers, temperate winters, rainy mid-seasons) support the gardens famous for their luxurious flowers. Villa Carlotta’s garden contains more than 150 species of azaleas and rhododendrons, camellias, citrus fruits, sequoias, and other plants from all over the world. Some of the palazzi are now luxury hotels, such as the renowned Grand Hotel Villa d’Este, whose beauty makes the visit to the place an unforgettable experience.

Lakes and Gardens
Lakes and Gardens

Author: Hannie Rouweler

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2010-07-15

Total Pages: 82

ISBN-13: 9090227970

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Hannie Rouweler (poet and painter), born 1951 in The Netherlands, published her first book of poetry in 1988. Her 15th collection "Wolken, ankers" (Clouds, anchors) was published in 2008. She has a direct and quite simple way of writing. With sparing use of concrete details she creates her own poetic world. In that totality she exposes a tension between dream and reality, past and present, imagination and phrase. Because of this she speaks to a broad audience.

A New Garden Ethic
A New Garden Ethic

Author: Benjamin Vogt

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2017-09-01

Total Pages: 217

ISBN-13: 1771422459

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In a time of climate change and mass extinction, how we garden matters more than ever: “An outstanding and deeply passionate book.” —Marc Bekoff, author of The Emotional Lives of Animals Plenty of books tell home gardeners and professional landscape designers how to garden sustainably, what plants to use, and what resources to explore. Yet few examine why our urban wildlife gardens matter so much—not just for ourselves, but for the larger human and animal communities. Our landscapes push aside wildlife and in turn diminish our genetically programmed love for wildness. How can we get ourselves back into balance through gardens, to speak life's language and learn from other species? Benjamin Vogt addresses why we need a new garden ethic, and why we urgently need wildness in our daily lives—lives sequestered in buildings surrounded by monocultures of lawn and concrete that significantly harm our physical and mental health. He examines the psychological issues around climate change and mass extinction as a way to understand how we are short-circuiting our response to global crises, especially by not growing native plants in our gardens. Simply put, environmentalism is not political; it's social justice for all species marginalized today and for those facing extinction tomorrow. By thinking deeply and honestly about our built landscapes, we can create a compassionate activism that connects us more profoundly to nature and to one another.

The Lake Minnetonka Guide to Shoreline Gardens
The Lake Minnetonka Guide to Shoreline Gardens

Author: Samuel Geer

Publisher:

Published: 2015-05-19

Total Pages: 102

ISBN-13: 9780692448267

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The Lake Minnetonka Guide to Shoreline Gardens is an illustrated guide that walks you through the process of creating beautiful gardens at the water's edge. The book demonstrates how shoreline gardens can be adapted to meet different aesthetic sensibilities, maintenance capacities, and site conditions. Whether you are a property owner designer, or ecologist, this book will provide the inspiration and technical information you need to transform your shoreline into the garden you want, all while helping to protect our lakes and streams.

Ornamental Lakes
Ornamental Lakes

Author: Wendy Bishop

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2021-06-24

Total Pages: 294

ISBN-13: 1000391620

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Ornamental Lakes traces the history of lakes in England, from their appearance in the early eighteenth century, through their development in the 1750s, and finally to their decline in the nineteenth century. Aside from the natural lakes in the Lake District, the bodies of water we see in England today are man-made, primarily intended to ornament the landscapes of the upper classes. Through detailed research, author Wendy Bishop argues that, contrary to accepted thinking, the development of lakes led to the dissolution of formal landscapes rather than following changes in landscape design. Providing a comprehensive overview of lakes in England, including data on who made these lakes, how, and when, it additionally covers fishponds, water gardens, cascades and reservoirs. Richly illustrated and accompanied by case studies across the region, this book offers new insights in landscape history for students, researchers and those interested in how landscapes evolve.

Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest
Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest

Author: Brian Coleman

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2021-09-07

Total Pages: 374

ISBN-13: 1423654986

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An exclusive retreat into the verdant, lush residential gardens of the Pacific Northwest. Private Gardens of the Pacific Northwest is a stunning exploration of 20 lush private gardens. These sprawling estates, small sanctuaries, and artful retreats capture the natural beauty of the verdant Pacific Northwest, each one splashed with hints of boldness, modernity, artistry, and exquisiteness. Capturing the personality of those who cultivate them, these gardens have their stories told through the words of renowned author Brian Coleman, who takes readers through the flourishing natural beauty that the northwestern coast has to offer.

Gardens of the Italian Lakes
Gardens of the Italian Lakes

Author: Judith Chatfield

Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13:

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The great lakes of northern Italy--Como, Maggiore, and Garda--are among the loveliest of European settings. The villas built along their shores or on their islands have served as fashionable seasonal dwellings for generations of Italians and have drawn travelers from around the world. This is the first book to focus on the splendid gardens of these villas. 180 color illustrations.

Native Plants for New England Gardens
Native Plants for New England Gardens

Author: Mark Richardson

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2018-03-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1493029266

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Native plants are drought tolerant, disease resistant, wildlife friendly, and environmentally sound. Experts increasingly encourage gardeners to use natives exclusively. This handy and practical guide focuses on 100 great native flowers, ground covers, shrubs, ferns, and grasses that will thrive in New England gardens. The presentation is aimed at gardeners, who want concise, practical information. It will also include material on the importance and desirability of using native plants. The heart of this book is 100 two-page spreads, one for each species. The spreads will include facts about the plant of use to a gardener (not a botanist)—where it grows best, when it blooms, the soil conditions in which it thrives, its appeal to wildlife, sunlight requirements, how high it grows, how to propagate it, and how to avoid any problems particular to the species. Each spread will also feature two color photos.

Private Gardens of Santa Barbara
Private Gardens of Santa Barbara

Author: Margie Grace

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2020-06-16

Total Pages: 276

ISBN-13: 1423654153

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An exclusive look at the exquisite residential gardens of the American Riviera. Private Gardens of Santa Barbara is an invitation into eighteen distinctive private, and beautiful gardens; large estates, modest homes, and surf retreats run the gamut from sublime and naturalistic to bold and urban. What they have in common, however, is what makes them truly inspiring. Showcased through 190 stunning images in more than 250 pages in this elegant coffee table book format, each beautiful landscape represents a widely varied garden style developed in response to the unique character of each site, the architecture, and the larger environment; and adapted to the lifestyle, personality, and practical needs of the individuals and families who live there. In a career that spans over 30 years, Margie Grace, principal of Grace Design Associates, has established herself as an expert in sustainable landscape design and advocate for environmentally sensitive gardens. These gardens offer endless inspiration for sustainable home garden design, created with water-smart, maintenance-smart, and fire-smart priorities in mind, with high habitat value and plants well adapted to the Southern California climate of Santa Barbara.