The Meaning of Gardens

About this book

Gardens reveal the relationship between culture and nature yet in the vast library of garden literature few books focus on what the garden means - on the ecology of garden as idea place and action. The Meaning of Gardens maps out how the garden is perceived designed used and valued. Essays from a variety of disciplines are organized around six metaphors special to our time - the garden muses of Faith Power Ordering Cultural Expression Personal Expression and Healing. Each muse suggests specific inspirations for garden and landscape design.