Eclare ushers readers into spectacular Irish garden settings, and, as garden lovers might expect, a visit to Helen Dillon's celebrated Dublin garden is a must. Eclare tells an amusing story about her first visit to the horticultural doyenne's domicile, during which she nearly trampled the plants with a ladder used for photographing. Personal asides such as this imbue the warmly written vignettes of gardeners and their beloved gardens with a beguilingly intimate tone. Equally captivating are the book's gorgeous photographs of plants, beautiful stonework, outstanding statuary, and the voluptuous floral compositions that adorn Ireland's great castle estates, rural herb growers, country guest houses, and quaint cottages. Alice Joyce
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Book Description
A magnificent pictorial tribute to the splendor of Irish gardens, featuring more than 200 color images.
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