{"product_id":"9781604690804","title":"Restoring American Gardens : An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants, 1640-1940","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Denise Wiles Adams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eToday's gardeners have more plants and design ideas to choose from than ever before. But is there something missing in their gardens if they ignore their ties to the past? Denise Wiles Adams has written a remarkable book of history and horticulture that documents the changing plant palette of American gardens. From the colonial era to the pre-World War II period, no region of the country is neglected and no major plant group unrepresented. From a database of more than 25,000 plants and hundreds of antique nursery catalogs, she has distilled a unique survey of American ornamental gardens. Nobody concerned with historic homes and properties can afford to be without it. An important resource that will be consulted for generations, \u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e is a vital link between gardeners and their predecessors throughout history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e“Reassuringly domestic. . . . a valuable resource.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Home gardeners will discover untried plants and rediscover familiar ones from a rich historical perspective, while professional and amateur designers alike will find a wealth of practical information on how to approach the historic landscape, document key features, develop a list of appropriate plants and pursue investigations. . . . Adams’s enthusiasm in infectious. . . . Destined to become an indispensable reference for anyone interested in heirloom ornamentals and their history.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Adams’s engaging writing and the abundance of both contemporary and historic photographs and plans make this reference book both a pleasure to use and one that fills a gap in the literature. Recommended for all gardening and historic preservation collections.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “The home gardener, professional landscape designer, bed-and-breakfast proprietor, and all those who have taken to heart the task of re-creating plantings that are in keeping with a mode of yesteryear will love delving into this satisfying, well-organized, and beautifully produced resource.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “This work is packed with information that the history-minded gardener will appreciate.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBloomsbury Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e is a useful addition to a growing body of historic landscape resources and is particularly important for its methodical focus on heirloom plants and their appropriate use.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eLandscape Architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens: An Encyclopedia of Heirloom Ornamental Plants 1640-1940\u003c\/i\u003e, by Denise Wiles Adams, has masterfully catalogued, documented, illustrated, and separated by region historic,”heirloom”, ornamental plants. This is one of the most complete reference books on ornamental heirlooms, which are gaining in popularity.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Gardeners who enjoy a healthy dose of gardening history in their guides will find Denise Wiles Adams’ \u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e a treasure trove of information on heirloom ornamentals from 1640-1940.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBookwatch\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “While pursuing her doctorate on the cultivation of 19th century ornamental plants in the Northeast, Adams decided to write a book. Her effort, \u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, . . . covers trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, annual and bulbs.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRocky Mountain News\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Adams provides an intensely helpful look at the history and horticulture of American gardens across the centuries.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSanta Fe New Mexican\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “\u003ci\u003eRestoring American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e is a wonder to have and to behold, a sure-to-be classic resource connecting and bonding present-day gardeners with their founding forefather kin.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoox Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e “Distinguished.” —\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvant Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781604690804\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Timber Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40863298486478,"sku":"9781604690804","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_1ad094f1-d3d9-4279-8ce8-323e6d2e891a.jpg?v=1644052910","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781604690804","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}