The Cottage Garden

The Cottage Garden is a book that showcases the history and development of the beloved cottage garden design style through over 700 exquisite photographs and evocative text written by Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby. It features modern cottage gardeners from around the globe who create dreamy landscapes infused with the romance and wildness of cottage-style gardening. The gardens are found in places as diverse as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, and the United States, and the accompanying text is derived from Dalby's personal visits to these gardens and intimate interviews with the resident gardeners. Dalby provides useful details about the design, development, and continued evolution of cottage gardens, and the gardens profiled exhibit the essential foundational elements and principals of well-designed cottage gardens.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Discover the captivating world of cottage gardens through a stunning visual journey and insightful text penned by the renowned Danish gardening celebrity Claus Dalby. With over 700 exquisite photographs and evocative prose, this captivating book delves into the rich history and evolution of this beloved design style.

Step into the pages of The Cottage Garden and immerse yourself in the stories and landscapes of generations of renowned cottage gardeners. From the legendary Gertrude Jekyll to the influential Vita Sackville-West, William Robinson, Margery Fish, and Tasha Tudor, these pioneers have left their mark on the cottage garden world.

But the journey doesn't end there. Meet modern cottage gardeners from across the globe who have embraced the essence of this enchanting style. They combine billowing masses of flowers, such as poppies, delphinium, lupines, foxgloves, peonies, roses, lilies, and many more, to create dreamlike landscapes infused with the romance and wildness of cottage-style gardening.

What sets the cottage garden apart is its organic and purposefully unstructured form. There are no rigid lines, strict rules, or perfect spacing in these gardens. Plants self-sow here and there, bulbs pop up and spread unrestricted, and everything appears casual, yet it is all meticulously planned and executed with great intent.

Overflowing with textures and colors, the cottage gardens showcased throughout this book are found in diverse locations, including Germany, Sweden, Denmark, England, and the United States. The accompanying text is derived from Dalby's personal visits to these gardens, along with intimate interviews with the resident gardeners, providing valuable insights into the design, development, and continued evolution of cottage gardens.

Dalby offers practical details about the design, development, and ongoing evolution of cottage gardens, empowering you to create your own breathtaking cottage garden, regardless of its size. He shares the stories of these modern cottage gardens in a way that inspires and empowers you to tap into your creativity and bring the essence of this enchanting style into your own outdoor space.

The gardens profiled in these pages exemplify the essential foundational elements and principals that define the cottage garden style. From the use of traditional materials and plants to the incorporation of natural elements and the creation of cozy nooks and hidden corners, each garden is a testament to the beauty and versatility of this design.

So, whether you are a seasoned gardener or a newcomer to the world of cottage gardens, The Cottage Garden is a must-have guide that will transport you to the heart of this enchanting and timeless design style. Let the pages of this book inspire you to create your own cottage garden oasis, where nature's beauty and your personal touch come together to create a haven of tranquility and joy.

Weight: 1370g
Dimension: 208 x 291 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760379714