The Englishman's Garden

This well-preserved hardcover is near fine, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust jacket is unmarked, beige cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. The Englishman’s Garden is a delightful and visually captivating book edited by Alvilde Lees-Milne and Rosemary Verey, first published in 1982. It celebrates the quintessential English garden, featuring personal accounts, insights, and stunning photography from notable garden enthusiasts and designers across England. The book highlights gardens curated by prominent figures from English society and literary circles, including Christopher Lloyd, offering unique perspectives on garden aesthetics and maintenance. It beautifully explores the love of gardening as a creative expression, blending formal designs with the wild, natural elements characteristic of traditional English gardens. A timeless tribute to horticultural artistry, this book continues to inspire gardeners and admirers of English landscapes alike.