Great American Gardens: A Photographic Celebration

Americans have always cherished gardens, from early colonial dooryard plots brimming with flowering herbs to the spectacular sculptural gardens that grace more formal landscapes today. All across the Unites States gardeners have adapted to the demands of local soil and climate conditions to produce amazing combinations of blooms and shrubs. With more than 80 full-color photographs of North America's most breathtaking gardens, this volume is a tribute to America's unique horticultural heritage.