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Twenty years ago, Dan Pearson was invited to make a garden at the
240-hectare Tokachi Millennium Forest in Hokkaido, Japan. Part of
the intention was to entice city dwellers to reconnect with nature
and improve land that had been lost to intensive agriculture and
this was achieved along with much more. By tuning into the physical
and cultural essence of the place and applying a light touch in
terms of cultivation, this world-class designer created a
remarkable place which has its heart in Japan's long-held respect
for nature and its head in contemporary ecological planting design.
The bold, uplifting sweep of the Meadow Garden mixes garden plants
with natives while the undulating landforms of the Earth Garden
bring sculptural connection with the mountains beyond. Under the
skilful custodianship of Midori Shintani, the garden has evolved
beautifully to reflect principles that lie at the heart of Japanese
culture: observation of seasonal changes, practical tasks carried
out with care and an awareness of the interconnectedness of all
living things. This beautiful, instructive book allows us all to
experience something of the Tokachi effect, gain expert insights
into how to plant gardens that feel right for their location, and
reconnect with the land and wildlife that surround us.
Step inside the world's most famous garden and understand the
strength of its attraction in this beautiful and fascinating study.
Since is was bought and transformed by writer Vita Sackville West
and diplomat Harold Nicholson in the 1930s, this garden has
captured imaginations with its unique and intricate design. This
unforgettable garden of rooms is influential today for its design,
its exuberant planting, and its effect on visitors as a complete
garden experience. Author Tim Richardson explores its power and its
magic, explaining the nuances of its evolution and shows how we can
all enjoy it today. Beautiful photographs transport you to the
National Trust property, showcasing it in all its brilliance.
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Landscape as Protagonist (Paperback)
Bruce Pascoe, Cameron Allan McKean, Dan Pearson, Katherine Sundermann, Marjetica Potrc, …
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"When it sings, a garden will have the power to transport and to
lead you to a place that is magical. It is an oasis for creation,
available to anyone with a little space and the compunction to get
their hands dirty." In Natural Selection, Dan Pearson draws on ten
years of his Observer columns to explore the rhythms and pleasures
of a year in the garden. Travelling between his city-bound plot in
Peckham and twenty acres of rolling hillside in Somerset, he
celebrates the beautiful skeletons of the winter garden, the joyous
passage into spring, the heady smell of summer's bud break and the
flaring of colour in autumn. Pearson's irresistible enthusiasm and
wealth of knowledge overflow in a book teeming with tips to inspire
your own space, be it a city window box or country field. Bringing
you a newfound appreciation of nature, both wild and tamed, reading
Natural Selection is a deeply restorative experience.
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