Venetian Gardens - Hardcover

by Monty Don (Author), Derry Moore (Photographer)

Britain's pre-eminent gardener and most revered photographer take readers on a journey across Venice to show how the city's complex history and fragile ecosystem create the perfect conditions for splendid gardens.

For all its history and romanticism, Venice is not well known as a destination for horticultural tourists--but Monty Don is here to change that.

As lush and colorful as a summer garden, this book takes readers on a spectacular tour around Venice - across its bridges and down its canals to explore both well-known and unexpected pockets of garden delights. Starting in the heart of the city and working their way out to the Veneto, Monty and acclaimed photographer Derry Moore celebrate the beauty of these places and tell their unique stories: from a nunnery garden with a history of exotic animals to the serene terraces of the Cini Foundation; charming window boxes to surprising rooftop sanctuaries. Each site is featured in Derry's luscious photographs and Monty's erudite and often deeply personal commentary.

The perfect gift for garden enthusiasts or anyone with a passion for Venice, this magnificent book is a must-have for fans across the world.

Author Biography

MONTY DON, O.B.E. is the UK's leading garden writer and broadcaster. He has been lead host of Gardeners' World since 2003. His previous books include The Complete Gardener, Nigel and My Garden World, The Jewel Garden with Sarah Don, and American Gardens with Derry Moore, which was published by Prestel.

DERRY MOORE'S photographs have been reproduced in numerous magazines including Vogue, Men's Vogue and Town and Country and he has published more than a dozen books.