This is a classic memoir by one of the most famous landscape gardeners of the 20th century which describes the author s training and the development of his many celebrated gardens. Russell Page was born in 1906 and studied art at the Slade School in London before a love of plants drew him to garden design. In his career he designed gardens all over the world, from Leeds Castle in Kent to the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden at the Pepsi Cola Headquarters in New York, as well as in France, his home for many years. The ...
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This is a classic memoir by one of the most famous landscape gardeners of the 20th century which describes the author s training and the development of his many celebrated gardens. Russell Page was born in 1906 and studied art at the Slade School in London before a love of plants drew him to garden design. In his career he designed gardens all over the world, from Leeds Castle in Kent to the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Garden at the Pepsi Cola Headquarters in New York, as well as in France, his home for many years. The Education of a Gardener is a fascinating portrait of a master of his craft and has proved an inspirational book for many gardeners since its first publication in 1962. Written in clear and elegant prose, it is illustrated with a substantial number of photographs, including, in this edition, hitherto unpublished pictures from Page s files.
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Add this copy of Education of a Gardener to cart. $51.50, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Collins.
Add this copy of The Education of a Gardener to cart. $70.00, very good condition, Sold by Grendel Books, ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Springfield, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Collins,.
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Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 0002140357. Black and white photographs throughout. A later printing. Previous owner's name and date on front free endpaper, else very good in a very good, price clipped dust jacket.
Add this copy of Education of a Gardener to cart. $1,002.50, very good condition, Sold by Griffin Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Stamford, CT, UNITED STATES, published 1971 by Collins.
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Very Good. Size: 8x5x1; 1972 Collins reprint inscribed and signed by author to Mary Jane Pool (author and former Editor-in-Chief of House & Garden Magazine. ) Dated October 1977. Tight and otherwise unmarked jacket is price clipped and shows light shelf wear. A51 Please email for photos.
If you a dedicated gardener or landscaper, or interested in gardening history, this is a great book for bedtime reading. Russell Page was one of England's great gardeners and one of three Englishmen to receive the French Academy of Architecture medals.
