{"product_id":"9780711292680-lost-gardens-of-the-world","title":"Lost Gardens of the World","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Atlas of Forgotten Horticultural Treasures\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eLost Gardens of the World\u003c\/i\u003e is an illustrated, romantic look at the great gardens of history that are now lost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA romantic journey through forty captivating gardens lost to time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll over the world, once-flourishing horticultural spaces have been abandoned and forgotten. From the once-crumbling grandeur of the Villa d’Este and the magic of the Lost Gardens of Heligan, to the sculptural surrealism of Las Pozas and the colourful rebirth of Le Jardin Majorelle, there are \u003cb\u003ecountless gardens around the world with fascinating stories to tell\u003c\/b\u003e.  \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAuthor and journalist Sandra Lawrence takes readers on \u003cb\u003ea tour of 40 horticultural gems from around the world that have been lost either through neglect, abandonment or destruction\u003c\/b\u003e. Many have been consigned to history, never to be seen again, while others have been revived and restored by the care and dedication of new owners and communities. These marvels of horticulture take many forms: stately homes, floating allotments, roof gardens and more. But all of them have one thing in common: the romance of paradise lost. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing one bespoke illustration of each garden by renowned artist Lucille Clerc, this book is \u003cb\u003ea written celebration of our love of nature\u003c\/b\u003e, and the importance of keeping these oases of green alive and well – if not in reality, then at least on the page. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThese charming gardens are brought back to life, including:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lost Gardens of Heligan, England \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLas Pozas, Mexico \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLe Jardin Majorelle, Morocco \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Garden of Dreams, Nepal \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVilla d’Este, Italy \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaleis Het Loo, Netherlands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrowninshield Garden, USA \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDiscover the remarkable stories behind the \u003cb\u003ecreation, decline and occasional rebirth of these astonishing spaces\u003c\/b\u003e, and meet the people and societies that first created and enjoyed them.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe perfect gift for garden lovers, armchair travellers and cultural enthusiasts.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41836220350561,"sku":"9780711292680","price":19.73,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/orig_36329569_4416d483-20bd-4717-94be-4a0bcd3f319a.jpg?v=1759410434","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780711292680-lost-gardens-of-the-world","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}