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The Story of Gardening


By Penelope Hobhouse




Penelope Hobhouse, the legendary authority on garden history, composes a beautifully crafted, lavishly illustrated history of gardening over millennia.


From the cooling fountains of the Alhambra to the clean lines of the French parterre, The Story of Gardening draws fascinating connections among gardens across time and place.


Hobhouse addresses styles and techniques from all over the world, revealing the origins of the world’s most magnificent gardens.


Award-winning journalist and garden historian Ambra Edwards worked alongside Hobhouse to bring this comprehensive classic up-to-date with today’s most recent garden developments and trends.






















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