The Cottage Garden by Claus Dalby
Lushly illustrated and with beautifully descriptive text, The Cottage Garden is a guide to appreciating and creating plantings in the classic cottage garden design style.
“This is a book to treasure! An in-depth look into the history of the Cottage Garden and those who played important roles in the development of this romantic idyl beloved by so manyClaus tells us of his visits to gardens all over the world – some favorites and others unknown – richly illustrated with his own beautiful photographs. Packed with ideas for all gardening enthusiasts, The Cottage Garden is an essential addition to our libraries.” * Jenny Rose-Innes, interior and garden designer, author of Australian Designers at Home *
"With its pastoral inspiration, excellent plant selections, and sage advice, The Cottage Garden beautifully captures the pleasures of imperfect gardening. Both armchair gardeners and hands-on cultivators will find inspiration in Dalby’s relaxed approach and sumptuous photographs. This book encourages gardeners to embrace nature’s beauty and create their own unique cottage garden oasis." * Splash Magazines *
"This sumptuous coffee-table book by gardener Dalby (Containers in the Garden) showcases some of the choicest cottage gardens in the U.S. and Europe. Garden lovers will be enchanted." * Publishers Weekly *
"Reading this book makes it seem like you are sitting with Dalby in those gardens, listening to him describe what makes
each one a cottage garden. We soon understand why he says that we love cottage gardens “because they have a soul.” Dalby
helps us visualize the souls of these gardens." -- Carol Michel * The American Gardener *
"Sumptuously illustrated, this book is a real treat."
* Gardens Illustrated *
"Each garden has a short description, plus extended captions of the images - more than 700 beautiful images taken by Darby himself." * Daily Mail *
"...gloriously photographed...will inspire those aiming to create chocolate-box beauty in their own patch." * The Sunday Times *
"In a way, this book feels like a tour throughout Europe and the United. While there is some information on plant care, some shows how you can create a landscape with a mix of romance and wilderness." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *
"With its pastoral inspiration, excellent plant selections, and sage advice, The Cottage Garden beautifully captures the pleasures of imperfect gardening. Both armchair gardeners and hands-on cultivators will find inspiration in Dalby’s relaxed approach and sumptuous photographs. This book encourages gardeners to embrace nature’s beauty and create their own unique cottage garden oasis." * Splash Magazines *
"This sumptuous coffee-table book by gardener Dalby (Containers in the Garden) showcases some of the choicest cottage gardens in the U.S. and Europe. Garden lovers will be enchanted." * Publishers Weekly *
"Reading this book makes it seem like you are sitting with Dalby in those gardens, listening to him describe what makes
each one a cottage garden. We soon understand why he says that we love cottage gardens “because they have a soul.” Dalby
helps us visualize the souls of these gardens." -- Carol Michel * The American Gardener *
"Sumptuously illustrated, this book is a real treat."
* Gardens Illustrated *
"Each garden has a short description, plus extended captions of the images - more than 700 beautiful images taken by Darby himself." * Daily Mail *
"...gloriously photographed...will inspire those aiming to create chocolate-box beauty in their own patch." * The Sunday Times *
"In a way, this book feels like a tour throughout Europe and the United. While there is some information on plant care, some shows how you can create a landscape with a mix of romance and wilderness." -- Susan Bewley * Budget Earth *
Claus Dalby has been called “the Scandinavian Martha Stewart.” He is a designer, florist, and Danish gardener who has amassed a huge fan base in Scandinavia, the US, and around the world. He is also a successful publisher, television personality, and designer of glass vases for Holmegaard. His books in English include Containers in the Garden and The Cottage Garden. Claus’s signature style of gardening uses densely packed plants and changing seasonal displays, often in monochromatic color palettes. He also runs an online garden club with monthly subscribers from around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780760379714 |
| ISBN 10 | 0760379718 |
| Title | The Cottage Garden |
| Author | Claus Dalby |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc |
| Year published | 2023-09-07 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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