Thenford: The Creation Of An English Garden
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A richly detailed work of horticultural memoir and garden history, Thenford: The Creation of an English Garden chronicles the decades-long transformation of the grounds at Thenford House in Northamptonshire, as Michael and Anne Heseltine turned a neglected estate into one of England's most celebrated private gardens. Written with warmth, passion, and hard-won expertise, the narrative details the couple's vision, setbacks, and triumphs as they planted rare trees, restored historic features, and cultivated an extraordinary arboretum of over 3,000 species. The tone is both personal and authoritative, blending the intimacy of a shared life's project with practical insight into landscape design, plant selection, and the rhythms of the English countryside. Illustrated with stunning photography, the work presents the garden as a living testament to patience and ambition, inspiring both seasoned horticulturalists and armchair gardeners alike. It stands as a compelling portrait of stewardship — a love letter to the land and to the enduring English tradition of the great country garden.
Author: Michael & Anne Heseltine
Format: Hardback
Published: 2016, Head of Zeus Ltd
Genre: Lifestyle
Condition remarks:
Book: Good , ex-library
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Ex-library with usual markings
A richly detailed work of horticultural memoir and garden history, Thenford: The Creation of an English Garden chronicles the decades-long transformation of the grounds at Thenford House in Northamptonshire, as Michael and Anne Heseltine turned a neglected estate into one of England's most celebrated private gardens. Written with warmth, passion, and hard-won expertise, the narrative details the couple's vision, setbacks, and triumphs as they planted rare trees, restored historic features, and cultivated an extraordinary arboretum of over 3,000 species. The tone is both personal and authoritative, blending the intimacy of a shared life's project with practical insight into landscape design, plant selection, and the rhythms of the English countryside. Illustrated with stunning photography, the work presents the garden as a living testament to patience and ambition, inspiring both seasoned horticulturalists and armchair gardeners alike. It stands as a compelling portrait of stewardship — a love letter to the land and to the enduring English tradition of the great country garden.