Moments in the Garden

by Victoria Magazine

Join Victoria magazine (circulation over one million per month) in this exploration of America's most beautiful public gardens. Two-huundred-fifty color photographs capture each garden at its visual peak and are accompanied by text from well-known horticultural writer Tovah Martin.

192 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1991

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Reviews

[Pat]

Beautifully illustrated and well-written tour of a number of public gardens (Blithewold, Dumbarton Oaks, Emily Dickinson Homestead, Will E Curtis Garden in the Woods, Cranbrook, Washington National Cathedral, Wing Haven, Longwood, Huntington, Celia Thaxter's Island Garden, Joanna Reed's Longview Farm).

[Sheryl]

Serviceable text by Tovah Martin and beautiful pics by Toshi Otsuiki. One chapter per garden, with one or two related 2-3 page articles on specific plants or something else connected to the garden in question (roses, camellias, crewelwork garden art, etc.)

Gardens by state and area:

Will C. Curtis Garden of the Woods, Framington, MA
Emily Dickinson Homestead, Amherst, MA

Blithewold Gardens, Bristol, RI

Celia Thaxter's Island Garden, Ithica, NY

Longwood Gardens, Kennet Square, PA
Joanna Reed's Longview Farm, Malvern, PA -- GONE!

Dumbarton Oaks, Washington, DC
Washington National Cathedral, Washington, DC

Wing Haven, Charlotte, NC

Cranbrook House and Gardens, Bloomfield Hills, MI

Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

[Kim]

I got so much enjoyment reading through this book, seeing all the beautiful gardens and architect throughout gardens. I was so inspired by the Garden Dumbarton Oaks that I ended up booking a trip to go and visit and stay several days in the area sight seeing. Another Garden mentioned was started by Celia Thaxter. Celia and Appledore Island is worth investigating the background and the richness of what is on Appledore Island now.

[Michael Heath-Caldwell]

Good, general all round book on formal garden design.