The Luberon Garden

A provencal story of Apricot Blossom, Truffles and Thyme

Alex Dingwall-Main (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

320 Seiten

2002
Ebury Press (Verlag)
978-0-09-188095-8 (ISBN)

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'The rollicking adventures of an English garden designer in Provence' Independent 'Escapist reading-magic' The TimesAlex Dingwall-Main left London with his wife and dog nine years ago for the Luberon region of the South of France. A landscape gardener of international renown he was in search of a challenge - a new climate, a new way of gardening and a new way of life. This is his account of gardening his way round Provence, and in particular, of attempting to restore the secret garden of M-nerbes. Situated high on the plains of the Luberon region, M-nerbes is a famously beautiful village - but this garden had long been forgotten. It trailed down over seven levels, thick with brambles and hornets' nests, almond blossom and ancient fig trees. It was an archetypal Proven-al garden and for one whole year it dominated Alex Dingwall-Main's life. From distant dreams came growth and disasters, but ultimately, the garden is reclaimed. From truffle dealers to local mayors, film star neighbours to JCB drivers and olive-tree farmers, Alex takes us on a guided tour of an extraordinary area. Published in hardback with serialisation in The Times and major review and feature coverage, this is the enticing paperback edition of a beautifully written book on plants, people and life. Evocative and inspiring, The Luberon Garden will take you on an unforgettable journey.

A landscape gardener with over 20 years' experience in the UK, USA and Europe, Alex Dingwall-Main now lives in Provence with his wife and young son.

Erscheint lt. Verlag	4.4.2002
Verlagsort	London
Sprache	englisch
Maße	129 x 198 mm
Gewicht	224 g
Themenwelt	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten
Themenwelt	Technik ► Architektur
ISBN-10	0-09-188095-5 / 0091880955
ISBN-13	978-0-09-188095-8 / 9780091880958
Zustand	Neuware