The Country Garden
by John Brookes
Crown Publishers, Inc., 1987, New York
CONDITION:
This book is in good condition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. This is a used book with some shelf wear. Please take a look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this item. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to ask. The dust jacket is heavily rubbed and scuffed. The boards are worn along edges and corners. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. Text block is crisp and clean.
ATTRIBUTES:
Illustrated edition. Hardcover. In dust jacket. Bound in cloth over boards.
DESCRIPTION:
The Country Garden is a comprehensive exploration of rural landscape design and gardening techniques, celebrating the aesthetic and practical elements of country style. The book covers a wide spectrum of garden environments, ranging from expansive rural acreage to compact backyard spaces, providing detailed guidance on seasonal planning, structural features, and specific horticultural traditions like cottage and woodland gardens. Through structured chapters focusing on elements such as spring bulbs, color palettes, gravel plantings, and structural ornaments, the work bridges the gap between inspirational design concepts and hands-on maintenance.
The author, John Brookes, was an influential and widely acclaimed garden designer known for revolutionizing modern landscape architecture. Emphasizing a functional approach that connected indoor living spaces with the natural outdoors, Brookes authored numerous influential books and shaped contemporary garden design globally through his practical philosophy and teaching. His works are celebrated for breaking away from rigid formal constraints in favor of layouts that complement both the architecture of a home and its surrounding environment.
For collectors and garden enthusiasts, this volume represents an important example of late-twentieth-century landscape literature. It showcases the signature philosophy of one of the field's most prominent figures, complemented by evocative photography and visual documentation that captures the essence of classic country garden design. Its enduring appeal lies in its combination of timeless aesthetic inspiration and grounded, practical horticultural advice.
FLASHBACK TO 1987 WHEN THIS BOOK WAS PUBLISHED:
When this book was published in 1987, the Cold War neared a pivotal turning point as Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev signed the historic Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, New York’s cultural scene buzzed with the frantic energy of Wall Street's booming art market, even as the city mourned the passing of pop art icon Andy Warhol. Amidst these shifting global currents, garden designer John Brookes continued to popularize his influential naturalist aesthetics, while the scientific community celebrated the first successful implantation of a permanent artificial heart.
Page Count: 224
Location: BRN-1-4-3-003