Hidcote: The Garden and Lawrence Johnston

Hidcote: The Garden and Lawrence Johnston by Pearson, Graham S.. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781905400539.

Often described as "the most beautiful garden in England," Hidcote is a jewel in Englands horticultural history. The gardens creator, Lawrence Johnston, was inspired by many of the Arts and Crafts design ideas at the turn of the 20th century. From 1907 this intriguing American-born plant hunter transformed 10 acres of Gloucestershire hillside into one of the worlds most influential gardens, a complex mixture of hedged "rooms" and vistas, lavish planting, and simpler, informal areas. Today, it is one of the most popular gardens in the country, with more than 130,000 visitors every year. The book covers the history of this stunning garden, including its fascinating creator who fused planting ideas from various parts of the world while making Hidcote. In addition, Anna Pavords text illuminates the garden as it is today with a wonderful literary and visual tour around the garden in spring, summer, and fall.