A must-have for garden lovers, this stunning book introduces private Italian properties never before seen by an international public. Located on the properties of well-known Italian families, such as the Agnellis, the thirteen gardens showcased in this book are the creations of one of Italy’s most renowned landscape designers, Paolo Pejrone. Representative of Italy’s unique biodiversity, the lavish gardens are located in various parts of the country, from the tranquil Alpine region of Piedmont and the sunny Riviera seashore, to Tuscany, Rome, Corsica, and the Mediterranean island of Isola d’Elba. With stunning specially commissioned photographs, this volume offers readers the rare opportunity to enter these exquisite private spaces—and to delve into the idyllic beauty of Italian garden design.
The earlier chapters and photographs are beautiful and inspiring but the best is left for last "In the Land of Bramafan" the author's personal garden. Paola Pejrone's writing really hits the spot for the modern gardener who wishes to combine gardening and wildlife. A beautiful book.
This stunning photo collection of naturalistic Italian gardens designed by Paola Pejrone literally made me weep. They are unbelievably beautiful place in a beautiful part of the world. The work of the designer and the gardeners who keep these going is simply a treasure. I am beyond jealous and would want to own any of these myself. Simply lovely.