Description
Michael and Anne Heseltine tell the story of how they created their extraordinary garden and arboretum at Thenford.
About the Author
Michael Heseltine is a former Deputy Prime Minister for the United Kingdom. He has been married to Anne Heseltine since 1962. Their joint passion has been working on the garden at Thenford, their family home since 1977.
Reviews
Full of rich photography, it is a celebration of four decades of horticultural triumphs and disasters... What comes shining through in this delightful book and also in the flesh, is just how much pleasure the Heseltines have had from watching their Thenford dream take shape' * Daily Mail *
A sumptuous collection of photographs and illustrations * Mail on Sunday *
A finely illustrated account of their work * Financial Times *
A handsomely produced book * The Spectator *
This richly illustrated coffee-table book explains the creative process in detail * Daily Mail *
A beautifully produced account of a massive project * Evening Standard *
Fascinating... what comes through clearly is how well the Heseltines work together as a team... What a garden - and what a book!' * Country Life *
The most comprehensive account of the creation of an English garden that you are ever likely to have the privilege of reading... delightful, yet informative' * Gardens Illustrated *
Written in both their voices, each taking different chapters, with warmth, amusing anecdotes and respect for the people who have helped advise and craft it * Garden Design Journal. *
Will delight horticultural experts and novices alike * Welsh Border Life. *
This book is a feast for the eyes, bristling with ideas and practical solutions * House & Garden *
An excellent book... An illustrated history and well-documented account of the garden's creation' * English Garden *
Book Information
ISBN 9781784979737
Author Anne Heseltine
Format Hardback
Page Count 320
Imprint Head of Zeus
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC