Gardens of the Arts and Crafts Movement: Reality and Imagination

by Judith B. Tankard

Draws on a wealth of original research to present visual tours of the gardens of such arts and crafts designers as Edwin Lutyens, Gertrude Jeckyll, and Charles and Henry Green, in a volume that includes period illustrations and design plans.

Genres: Historical, Gardening

216 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 2004

Reviews

[Bonnye Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

GNab Judith B. Tankard brings us some wonderful photos and information on the influence of the arts and crafts movement on the way we now garden. There are still those who find the stately formal garden the most soothing and appealing - but for the most part Americans have accepted the appeal of flamboyant color and flashing colors in their gardens. I found this book and it's many photos interesting and learned many new techniques to add to the appeal of my gardens.

I received a free electronic copy of this instructive book from Netgalley, Judith B. Tankard, and Timber Press in exchange for an honest review. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me.

pub date November 27, 2018

[Christine McCann · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5. Interesting subject, wide selection of examples, good number of illustrations for those of us who need visuals, not just written descriptions. But the type font style and size often kept me from reading as carefully and fully as I would like.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting book that made me want to find these houses and gardens and visit them someday. Beautiful pictures.

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit too history and biography finesse for what I wanted (not enough practical, applicable gardening information), but well researched.

[Elfbrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was hoping for more concrete information on specific plants, flowers, arrangements, and design. This is a pretty good overview of the movement and how it affected gardens of the period. If you're looking for guidance on building your own garden in the arts and crafts style, the photos are really lovely but there aren't many pointers. This reads more like a thesis on arts and crafts gardens - it's more academically inclined.

[Marilyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the history of the gardens, and the photos, paintings, and other graphics are great illustrations. It is like reading a cookbook and never trying the recipes -- so easy to appreciate even if you never try it yourself!

[raccoon reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

I started off reading almost all of the entries but towards the end I found myself skimming and then just looking at pictures :)

Very inspiring and informative. Who knew there was so much to know about the origins of different schools of gardening.