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"I would be surprised to discover that I was the only person whose most exciting gardening moments were spent in the bath." -Stephen Lacey
So BEGINS THIS ENGAGING, unorthodox journey down the paths of the Romantic gar den. Stephen Lacey (a gardener's gardener and a writer's writer) has written a handbook for the romantic gardener that shows how to create flo ral feasts for not only the eye but for all the senses. Bending the Classical restraints of line, shape, and perspective, Lacey concentrates his energies on the artistic arrangement of color and scent, stressing that gardening appeals first to the senses and second to the intellect. Lacey's ebullient prose guides his readers firmly toward this ideal and away from the "blood-curdling" spectacle of garish gardens.
Illustrated with 60 full-color photographs, THE STARTLING JUNGLE offers romantic gardeners hard, practical advice not only on color and scent but also the selection and artistic placement of plants. He begins by outlining the laws of harmony and contrast, explaining the practical implications of these choices. In his core chapters, he recommends plants and plant ing schemes for every season, plans which are guaranteed to titillate the curiosity of even the most experienced gardener with their original ity and imagination.
In short, this is a book of ideas for passionate gardeners. Written in dashing and evocative prose, it is firmly rooted in practicality, with considerable down-to-earth advice. Lacey in a pleasure to read a remarkably erudite and entertaining stylist who succeeds in bringing fresh ideas to green-thumb and armchair gar deners alike.
