Robinson, William
The Wild Garden
- ISBN 13:
- 9780881929553
- author:
- Robinson, William
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Timber Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 22.25 x 22.4 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Essays
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
William Robinson's groundbreaking book, The Wild Garden, challenged the conventional approach to gardening in the late 19th century. Published in 1870, the book advocated for a naturalistic approach, using hardy, locally adapted plants arranged according to local growing conditions. This approach was a radical departure from the traditional, geometric designs of the time. Robinson's vision was inspired by his observations of natural habitats in Europe and North America, and he put his ideas into practice in his own garden at Gravetye Manor. The Wild Garden was a pioneering work that has remained relevant today, as gardeners and landscape stewards seek to adopt sustainable design and management practices. This expanded edition of The Wild Garden includes the complete original text and illustrations from the fifth edition of 1895, as well as new chapters and 112 color photographs by Rick Darke. The new material provides a modern context for wild gardening, highlighting Robinson's importance in the evolution of ecological design and showcasing an inspiring diversity of contemporary wild gardens.
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