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"Gardens and Plants of the Getty Villa" is the long-awaited
companion volume to "Plants in the Getty's Central Garden"
published in 2004. In the first part of the book, garden historian
Patrick Bowe explores the design, planting, and uses of the ancient
Roman garden and describes how J. Paul Getty's vision to create
such a garden in California was brought to reality.
The second part includes a sumptuously illustrated guide to the
plants in each of the five gardens at the Villa. Bowe introduces
each of the gardens, describing the underlying concepts and the
relationship to the ancient Roman models as well as their
architectural and sculptural elements present. He also documents
how plantings have been renewed in light of new knowledge emerging
from excavations conducted in the Roman gardens of Pompeii and
Herculaneum. Horticulturist Michael DeHart provides informative
descriptions of the growing habits and characteristics for each of
the plants, citing medicinal, culinary, and ritual uses for many of
them.
Plant is a stylish, practical, modern guide to the world of house
plants House plants can change a home in an instant. A flash of
color, a calming influence, they are adaptable, affordable and - if
you know how - easy to care for. In Plant, horticultural expert and
author of Prick, Gynelle Leon, gives you all the knowledge you need
to help your plants thrive. Featuring: A plant gallery showcasing
some of the very best house plants A chapter of styling ideas to
inspire you to show your plants and their best A care guide with
all you need to know to help your plants thrive
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