The English Garden - Ursula Buchan. First published in 2006 this updated print of the book is the combination of perceptive and readable garden writing by Ursula Buchan and exceptional garden photography by Andrew Lawson. Illustrated with more than 300 images and focussing mainly on gardens that are open to the public Buchan examines the historical trends and works of garden makers past and present who have shaped the English garden over the years. From knot gardens and landscape parks to meadows and kitchen gardens, from acknowledged classics such as William Kent's Rousham to contemporary gardens at the Olympic Park and Scampston Walled Garden. It is a book to both read for pleasure and to encourage garden visiting. Hardback. 320 pages. Measurements:20cm x 25.5cm x 2.8cm