Sissinghurst: Portrait of a Garden

by Jane Brown

A truly stunning tribute to the beauty and spirit of a garden that continues to draw admirers from around the world. Available again in paperback. Created in the shell of a moated 16th-century manor house in the 1930s by writers Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson, the garden at Sissinghurst has a romantic aspect that is unsurpassed. Now, in 120 color images, here is Sissinghurst in all its the graceful lime walk, the lush expanse of roses, the herb and cottage gardens, the orchard, the serene beauty of the fabled White Garden. Jane Brown records the history of the house and the making and maintaining of the gardens; above all, however, she conveys the spirit and inspiration that created it. Jane Brown's many works include Vita's Other World and The English Garden in Our Time. 144 pp 9 x 10 120 color photos

Genres: Gardening

136 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1990

Reviews

[Ian Greaves · Rating 4 out of 5]

Inspirational how much some people can physically achieve turning a piece of land into a verdant garden - I attempt this

[Annie Oosterwyk · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very informative and interesting gardening book. The photos are excellent and inspirational.