Description
About the book. The Joy of Exploring Gardens presents 60 gardens and 120 extra ideas for places where plants, landscape, and garden design shape the experience. Lonely Planet combines photographs with history and stories from people who know the gardens. The hardcover book has 272 pages and was published in 2023.
Content. The profiles cover gardens from several continents, including the Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona and Kenroku-en in Japan. The sample pages shown also feature the High Line in Manhattan. Q with experts and personal accounts offer different perspectives. Practical content covers best times to visit, access, paths, terrain, toilets, and other facilities. The foreword is written by Lyanda Lynn Haupt.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for garden enthusiasts and travelers who like to include a green stop in their itinerary. The book can provide ideas for both a full garden trip and a visit during a city break. The English text offers background for understanding how gardens are shaped by people, climate, and place. The photographs also make it ideal for browsing at home to find a style or mood you’d like to learn more about.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2023. 272 pages. ISBN 9781837580590.
