Philadelphia and its surrounding towns--the horticultural epicenter of the U.S.--has more public gardens than almost any other region in the world. This indispensable, pocket-sized guide helps residents and visitors locate and enjoy nearly 100 gardens.
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"I am thrilled to finally see such a thorough and useful guide to the gardens of the Delaware Valley. [It] will make a wonderful addition to any garden lover's library." -- Jane G. Pepper, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
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Adam Levine is an award-winning garden writer whose work has appeared in many regional and national magazines. He is also co-author of The Passion for Gardening and The Philadelphia Flower Show. He lives and gardens in Media, Pennsylvania. His website is PhillyGardenGuide.com. Rob Cardillo is a Philadelphia-based professional garden photographer. Formerly the Director of Photography at Organic Gardening magazine, his work now appears in Garden Design, Horticulture, Better Homes and Gardens, and numerous other magazines. He has authored two books and was the photographer for Flowers White House Style, HGTV Landscape Makeovers and The Perennial Gardener's Design Primer. His website is robcardillo.com
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Well-designed and quick reference to many Philly gardens,
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The publishing of this book coincides with the 2007 Annual Philadelphia Flower Show. It covers roughly 40 or so of the major public gardens in the Philadelphia area.
Nice design by Philadelphia firm of Joel Katz who have formatted the information in a user-friendly layout. Maps, color coding and tabs make it very easy to locate specific gardens. The photographs by Rob Cardillo are beautiful and, even at their small size, capture the gardens at their peak. Adam Levine's brief descriptions and histories of each garden are succint without being overly dry. My one disappointment is that, with the exception of the Azalea Gardens by the Art Museum, the Japanese House, and the West Laurel Hill Cemetery, and a brief description of the Horticultural Center, the authors do not detail the scope, history, and hidden gems of the Fairmount Park system. Granted, and due to the state of upkeep, the park may no longer be called "great." But the park is still the "lungs of the city" and has its surprises: The miraculous row of dozens of cherry trees that create a wonderful pink line towards the Japanese House every Spring, and the natural walking and bike paths that surround the Horticultural Center are just a couple of these "secret" gems. At a time when Philadelphians are talking of creating new green areas, Fairmount Park deserves our attention, our love, and our care. Overall, a very good guide to Philadelphia garden treasures for visitors and locals alike.
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There are some gardens in here I've never heard of...and I've lived in the Del Val since birth! Great reference guide for our Garden Club outings!
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United States, Delaware River, William Penn, Schuylkill River, Morris Arboretum, The Highlands, Grounds For Sculpture, Scott Arboretum, Germantown Avenue, Longwood Gardens, Fairmount Park, Rose Garden, National Register of Historic Places, Bucks County, John Bartram, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pamela Copeland, Benjamin Franklin, Dixon Hall, Henry Francis du Pont, Meadowbrook Farm, New Castle County, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Nicholas Biddle, Liddon Pennock Browse Sample Pages:
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United States, Delaware River, William Penn, Schuylkill River, Morris Arboretum, The Highlands, Grounds For Sculpture, Scott Arboretum, Germantown Avenue, Longwood Gardens, Fairmount Park, Rose Garden, National Register of Historic Places, Bucks County, John Bartram, Philadelphia Flower Show, Pamela Copeland, Benjamin Franklin, Dixon Hall, Henry Francis du Pont, Meadowbrook Farm, New Castle County, West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Nicholas Biddle, Liddon Pennock Browse Sample Pages:
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