"A simple and engaging journey through 100 representative and influential English gardens from the 16th century to the present day. It covers the complete history of English gardens, from the formal gardens of the Renaissance and the bucolic settings of the English landscape tradition to the Arts & Crafts herbaceous borders of the 20th century and contemporary designs. It includes historic gardens and authentic national symbols, such as Hampton Court Palace and Capability Brown's Blenheim Palace, as well as influential and lesser-known examples, such as Gertrude Jekyll's Munstead Wood and Derek Jarman's Prospect Cottage. It illustrates all types of gardens: formal, wild, botanical, urban, parterres, and parks, among others. Arranged chronologically, each entry consists of a full-page image accompanied by text that provides key information about the garden, its designer, patron, or creator, as well as its historical context. It also includes a glossary of landscape terms and movements and a directory of gardens open to the public." A practical guide for landscape designers and gardening enthusiasts in general.