National Geographic Guide to America's Public Gardens (Paperback)

by Mary Zuazua Jenkins (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal
An essential purchase, Jenkins's guide features glorious photographs and excellent descriptions of the very best gardens to visit in each U.S. state and some Canadian provinces. Each entry has a color-coded key that lists specific details for that particular garden (e.g., access for the handicapped, tours, whether pets are permitted, web sites, and more).
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Description

The First Comprehensive Guide to Outstanding Gardens in America

Where and When to Go Specific information to plan a visit

What to See
Grand Estate Gardens
Private Pleasure Gardens
Charming Cottage Gardens
Interesting Historic Gardens
Exotic Asiatic Gardens
Famous Botanical Gardens
Humorous Topiary Gardens
Practical Herb Gardens
Rare Alpine Gardens
Dramatic Desert Gardens
All-Season Conservatories

Who Built the Gardens
The stories of famous owners and designers

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792271521
• ISBN-13: 978-0792271529
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #449,801 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best guide I've used and I've used many, January 8, 1999

By A Customer

I have visited hundreds of gardens on four continents and, at a national level, this guide is the most pleasing to the eye and has the best general descriptions of gardens and their histories that I have used. It is a powerful incentive to travel, and a most useful guide for finding the best public gardens on one's route.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great tour guide, a feast for the eyes and the imagination, June 18, 1998

By A Customer

One of the less-frequently mentioned reasons to tour this great country is the wonderful array of public gardens that are out there, waiting to unfold their splendors to the visitor. This handsomely photographed book should provide a lot of people with the excuse to get up and go. Too bad it doesn't include scratch and sniff features as the flowers depicted leave one wishing to satisfy the sense of smell as well. By the way, I was pleasantly surprised to find some gardens that I had not only never seen in a book before, but never even heard of. The editors are to be congratulated for their wide-ranging survey, but then I always expect that of the Smithsonian crew. WBM, Kent, CT

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for the garden-loving traveler., January 27, 1999

By A Customer

"Small enough to travel with and detailed enough to learn from, this book is a must for the garden loving traveler". THE AMERICAN GARDENER