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A Little History Of British Gardening
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Author : Jenny Uglow
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2012-10-31
A Little History Of British Gardening written by Jenny Uglow and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-31 with Gardening categories.
Get out in your garden and discover the history hidden in the hedges. Did the Romans have rakes? Did the monks get muddy? Did potatoes seem really, really weird when they arrived on our shores? Drawn from Jenny Uglow's own love for plants, this lively 'potted' history of gardening in Britain takes us on a garden tour from the thorn hedges around prehistoric settlements to the rage for ornamental grasses and 'outdoor rooms' today. Tracking down the ordinary folk who worked the earth - from weeding women to florists - as well as aristocrats and grand designers and famous plant-hunters, A Little History of British Gardening is brought to life by gorgeously vivid illustrations and Uglow's insightful wisdom. Not only dealing with flowery meads, grottoes and vistas, landscapes and ha-has, parks and allotments, Uglow explains, for example, how the Tudors made their curious knots; how housewives used herbs to stop freckles; how the suburbs dug for victory in World War II. With a brief guide to particular historic or evocative gardens open to the public, this is a book to put in your pocket when planning a crisp, winter's day out - but also to read in your armchair with a well-earned glass of red, after a hard day's graft in your own garden. 'Enchanting, stirringly evocative and fascinating' Daily Mail 'This book will be a joy for any gardener' Independent
A History Of British Gardening
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Author : Miles Hadfield
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
A History Of British Gardening written by Miles Hadfield and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Gardening categories.
A Little History Of British Gardening
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Author : Jennifer S. Uglow
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
A Little History Of British Gardening written by Jennifer S. Uglow and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Gardening categories.
A fascinating history of gardening in England begins with the Stone Age and traces the nation's love affair with this pastoral activity, through Romans, Tudors, and Victorians to the present, exploring, among other interesting topics, the role of gardening in winning World War II.
An Economic History Of The English Garden
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Author : Roderick Floud
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2019-11-07
An Economic History Of The English Garden written by Roderick Floud and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-07 with Gardening categories.
'Roderick Floud's ground-breaking study of the history, money, places and personalities involved in British gardens over the past 350 years gives fascinating insight into why gardening is part of this country's soul.' Michael Heseltine, Deputy Prime Minister (1996-1997) 'Thousands of books have been written about the history of British gardens but Roderick Floud, one of Britain's most distinguished economic historians, asks new and important questions: how much did gardens cost to build and maintain, and where did the money come from? Superbly researched, it is full of information which will surprise both economists and gardeners. The book is fun as well as edifying: Floud shows us gardens grand and humble, and introduces us gardeners, plantsmen and technologies in wonderful varieties.' Jane Humphries, Centennial Professor, London School of Economics At least since the seventeenth century, most of the English population have been unable to stop making, improving and dreaming of gardens. Yet in all the thousands of books about them, this is the first to address seriously the question of how much gardens and gardening have cost, and to work out the place of gardens in the economic, as well as the horticultural, life of the nation. It is a new kind of gardening history. Beginning with the Restoration of Charles II in 1660, Roderick Floud describes the role of the monarchy and central and local government in creating gardens, as well as that of the (generally aristocratic or plutocratic) builders of the great gardens of Stuart, Georgian and Victorian England. He considers the designers of these gardens as both artists and businessmen - often earning enormous sums by modern standards, matched by the nurserymen and plant collectors who supplied their plants. He uncovers the lives and rewards of working gardeners, the domestic gardens that came with the growth of suburbs and the impact of gardening on technical developments from man-made lakes to central heating. AN ECONOMIC HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH GARDEN shows the extraordinary commitment of money as well as time that the English have made to gardens and gardening over three and a half centuries. It reveals the connections of our gardens to the re-establishment of the English monarchy, the national debt, transport during the Industrial Revolution, the new industries of steam, glass and iron, and the built environment that is now all around us. It is a fresh perspective on the history of England and will open the eyes of gardeners - and garden visitors - to an unexpected dimension of what they do.
The Pleasure Garden
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Author : Anne Scott-James
language : en
Publisher: Isis Large Print Books
Release Date : 1992-05-31
The Pleasure Garden written by Anne Scott-James and has been published by Isis Large Print Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-05-31 with Gardening categories.
An illustrated survey traces the development of gardens, their design, their plants, and their gardeners from the Ancient Romans to the present day. (Gardening).
The Pleasure Garden
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Author : Anne Scott-James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1979
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A History Of English Gardening Chronological Biographical Literary And Critical
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Author : George William Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1829
A History Of English Gardening Chronological Biographical Literary And Critical written by George William Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1829 with Gardening categories.
British Gardens In Time
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Author : Katie Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA
Release Date : 2014-03-20
British Gardens In Time written by Katie Campbell and has been published by Quarto Publishing Group USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-20 with Gardening categories.
As seen on BBC: An illustrated visit to four iconic gardens, each a product of its age, with stories of the creators and events that shaped them. The stories of these gardens’ creation include obsession, escape, social ambition, political intrigue, heartbreak, bankruptcy, and disaster. In unravelling these remarkable stories we reach back over the centuries to see these great gardens through fresh eyes. From the magnificent landscape garden at Stowe created by Bridgeman, Kent and Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown; the Victorian masterpiece of Biddulph Grange; the romantic Arts & Crafts retreat at Nymans; and Christopher Lloyd’s plantsman’s paradise at Great Dixter, you will hear of adventure, innovation, and visionary individuals who changed the way we create our gardens and the plants we grow. Katie Campbell weaves the stories of these four exemplary gardens into a history of British gardening from the earliest cultivated spaces to the present day, exploring trends, influences, and pioneers. Fascinating historic detail and atmospheric storytelling make this a compelling read. Includes a foreword by Chris Beardshaw, specially commissioned photography by Nathan Harrison, and extensive archive illustrations “A worthy accompaniment to the BBC series of the same name.” —The Irish Times “Campbell treads a nice line between juicy facts and the aesthetic qualities of the gardens. I adore her description of Jane Austen-ish tourists turning up in carriages, buying guidebooks and filling up the local inns, while commendably tipping the head gardener.” —The Independent
British Gardens In Time
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Author : Katie Campbell
language : en
Publisher: Frances Lincoln
Release Date : 2014-08-01
British Gardens In Time written by Katie Campbell and has been published by Frances Lincoln this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-01 with Gardening categories.
As seen on the BBC. British Gardens in Time takes four iconic gardens, each a product of its age, and provides a fascinating window into the creators and events that shaped them. The stories of their creation include obsession, escape, social ambition, political intrigue, heartbreak, bankruptcy and disaster and, in unravelling these remarkable stories, we reach back over the centuries to see these great gardens through fresh eyes. From the magnificent landscape garden at Stowe created by Bridgeman, Kent and Lancelot 'Capability' Brown; the Victorian masterpiece of Biddulph Grange; the romantic Arts & Crafts retreat at Nymans; and Christopher Lloyd’s plantsman’s paradise at Great Dixter, you will hear of adventure, innovation and visionary individuals who changed the way we create our gardens and the plants we grow. Author Katie Campbell weaves the stories of these four exemplary gardens into a history of British gardening from the earliest cultivated spaces to the present day, exploring trends, influences and pioneers. A brilliant combination of fascinating historic detail and atmospheric storytelling make this a compelling read and a must for anyone interested in gardening.
The Significance Of Gardening In British India
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Author : Charles Carlton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
The Significance Of Gardening In British India written by Charles Carlton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Architecture categories.
This book is a multi-faceted study of the role of gardening in British India with several accompanying illustrations- it is a study of imperial history, environmental history, cultural history and women's history. First, as a study in imperial history that shows how the British used landscape architecture to convey images of power to both themselves and the Indians. Second, as a study in environmental history, this book traces the way in which the British established a whole series of Botanical gardens centered at Kew in London. Tea and cincinchona (an antidote for malaria) were imported to be grown in India, while opium was forcibly exported to China. Without cincinchona, imperialism would have been medically impossible and without tea or opium, imperialism would have not been immensely profitable. Third, this is a study in cultural history, exploring how the British tried to modify India by creating their own cultural retreat - the hill station. Finally, this book deals with women's history. Gardening became a means by which English women occupied themselves, creating a little England to alleviate the intense homesickness.