Book ID: 103147
Plumptre, George (ed.)
The Gardens of England. Treasures of the National Gardens Scheme. Wirh preface by Joe Swift and forword by HRH The Prince of Wales. 2013. illus. 224 p. 4to. Hardcover.
The National Garden Scheme was founded in 1927 with the aim of raising money for charity by opening gradens of quality and interest to the public. From 600 gardens that opened in the Scheme's first year, the ranks have swelled to nearly 4000 today, many of them privately owned and opened just a few days each year. This book gives the reader the opportunity to enjoy 50 of the country's garden gems.