The Jewel Box Garden

About this book

The Jewel Box Gardens is a full-color book that features 160 new and startling photos by renowned garden photographer David McDonald. In 12 chapters with titles such as "Gilding The Lily" and "Thinking Like a Plant " Hobbs explains his philosophy of gardening and life or as he puts it "Life As We Dream It Could Be." In his own provocative and highly original way he encourages gardeners to tap into their creativity and put their heart and soul into creating oases of beauty - intimate spaces where they can escape the pressures of modern life.