'Whether you're tenderly tending dozens of acres, coaxing blooms from a cramped window box, or struggling to keep a solitary succulent alive, [this book] offers plenty of lush inspiration from around the world.' - New York Times

'Great care has gone into the selection of the images - deciding on the relationships of one to another must have been a monumental task. But this is not just a book filled with great pictures; the writing is an essential component, and once you have done an initial exploration of its pages, it is an engaging and informative read.' - Gardens Illustrated

'A wide-ranging survey that spans millennia, continents, and multiple art forms - and could keep you happily engaged for hours.' - NPR.org

'Green thumbs will savor the visual timeline of 16th-century pruning tools and 17th-century watering pots as much as an 18th-century glimpse into London's Physic Garden and an Uncle Sam poster encouraging gardening to slash food costs during World War I.' - AD PRO

'Takes you to some of the world's most important horticultural displays with vibrant, full-page images bound in a collectible coffee table book.' - Global Traveler

'Luxurious.' - The Real Dirt, A Garden Club of America Publication

'[This] expansive tome showcases the immense breadth and imagination in gardens of all shapes and sizes.' - Colossal

'A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind's enduring relationship with the garden.' - ASPIRE Design and Home

'Endlessly fascinating ... This technicolor tome explores the global diversity of gardens.' - Palm Beach Illustrated

'Beautifully produced ... Each vibrantly printed image is reflected upon historically, culturally, and in terms of what's growing.' - Woman Around Town

'This superb book shows how the garden has been a source of inspiration to makers and artists for thousands of years. The images collected are not only ravishing, but sometimes wonderfully surprising.' - Anna Pavord, writer and panel advisor to Garden