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Glasshouses Ms Fiona Grant

Glasshouses By Ms Fiona Grant

Glasshouses by Ms Fiona Grant


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Since the early seventeenth century, when the cultivation of exotic plants and fruit became fashionable in northern Europe, glasshouses have offered an artificial climate in which they could flourish. This title provides an introduction to the subject, including the twentieth century decline and recent attempts at restoration.

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Glasshouses by Ms Fiona Grant

Since the early seventeenth century, when the cultivation of exotic plants and fruit became fashionable in northern Europe, glasshouses have offered an artificial climate in which they could flourish. At first these structures were within reach only of the very richest, and growing ones own oranges, orchids, pineapples or bananas was a sign of great wealth; but by the mid-nineteenth century manufacturers emerged to cater for a growing middle-class market. Glasshouses became increasingly sophisticated, with different types tailored to house specific crops, and manufacturers competing with one another by developing their own house styles, leading to a wealth of designs endlessly fascinating to the garden or architectural historian. In Glasshouses, Fiona Grant provides an illustrated introduction to the subject, including the twentieth century decline and recent attempts at restoration.

About Ms Fiona Grant

Fiona Grant is a garden historian with a particular interest in productive gardens and the role of glasshouses in supplying food throughout the year. She is one the founder members of the Walled Kitchen Gardens Network and advises on the restoration of both gardens and glasshouses.

Table of Contents

Introduction / The Orangery / An Age of Experimentation / Early Iron-framed Glasshouses / The Paxton Effect / The mass-produced Glasshouse / Restoration / List of Manufacturers / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index

Additional information

GOR013187919
9780747812463
0747812462
Glasshouses by Ms Fiona Grant
Used - Like New
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2013-07-10
72
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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