The Gardens Of William Morris

Description

Divided into two parts, this book focuses on the garden as an important part of William Morris's aesthetic vision. Using his letters, journals, poetry and prose, the authors bring to light the principles, which had such an influence on garden designers, such as Gertrude Jekyll and William Robinson.

Reviews

"'This is an enormously enjoyable book, with a lively text and excellent photographs... essential reading for all William Morris fans and anyone interested in the trend towards gardening with, not against, nature.' Gardens Illustrated 'So this is where this Victorian reformer-conservationist, visionary and craftsman got his ideas for his fabrics and wallpapers: in the gardens he made, illustrated here.' Fred Whitsey, Daily Telegraph"

Author description

Jill Duchess of Hamilton is the spirit behind Flora-for-Fauna. She is a vice-president of Butterfly Conservation and a Fellow of the Linnean Society. She is the co-author of four books, including Scottish Plants for Scottish Gardens and English Plants for Your Garden. She lives in London. Penny Hart is a journalist and a co-author of English Plants for Your Garden. She lives in Dorking, Surrey. John Simmons OBE was curator of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew from 1972 to 1995. He is a Director of Flora-for-Fauna.