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Gardens Of Obsession: Eccentric And Extravagant Visions

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If you love gardens, you have to get this one. Some of the gardens are just plain eccentric, but incredibly beautiful.

Incredible mazes and topiaries. If you want to see something original, and something out of the ordinary, this is for you. Makes a GREAT gift for anyone who loves gardens, or who just loves beautiful books.

When I was a kid, I thought I'd like to be eccentric when I grew up. On my good days, I flatter myself that I've attained this goal. Compared with the people whose gardens are shown here, however, I'm a rank amateur. The gardeners whose work are presented have a clear vision of what they want, and they've gone to whatever lengths were necessary to create it. There's topiary, there's folk art, there's real art. I guarantee you'll find some of it ugly or tacky -- but anyone who wants more from a garden than what good taste and convention can provide will be riveted and inspired.

I work part time at a greenhouse (mostly as an indentured servant to my own gardening habit) and am TIRED of those whom I refer to as "Garden Nazis" - people (some of them - horrors - my very own co-workers) who think gardening is all about what you see in *those* magazines. You know the ones. This book offers a much needed and totally refreshing viewpoint that takes the onous off of we gardeners to create in just one way and opens avenues into whole new worlds! Have a look and be transported.

I OWN A LANDSCAPING COMPANY AND I AM ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ORIGINAL IDEAS.THIS BOOK HAS GARDENS FROM A FANTASY LAND. BEAUTIFUL PICTURES OF BREATHTAKING GARDENS. THIS BOOK IS FOR PEOPLE WHO ENJOY BEAUTY...NOT JUST GARDENING.

Very nice book, well illustrated with many representations of what a garden may be. However, too many photos of gardens full of tat, make this a slight dissapointment. Would make a fun gift for an enthusiast.