Overview

John Brookes MBE revolutionized garden design, with a new design philosophy and methodology that was rooted in the notion that gardens are about the people who live in them. Recognizing the demands of the contemporary lifestyle, he broke with previous labour-intensive garden design traditions and the emphasis on showcasing plants. Instead he promoted using gardens as extensions of the home.  John taught and lectured around the world and, thanks to his energetic writing, teaching and media appearances, he became regarded as the 'king' and 'godfather' of garden and landscape design. How to Design a Garden is an informative and ultimately practical collection of his thoughts and advice selected from countless writings and lectures given to students, professionals and the public around the world.  In addition to his teaching on how to design a garden, the book has two key themes - environmental sustainability and a focus on the local vernacular. In this revised and updated edition, a new directory of 50 essential plants shows how far ahead John was of his time and to what a great extent his teaching remains relevant to garden-makers today.

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'John Brookes, the man who made the modern garden , is even today the most inspired and inspiring teacher of garden design.' - Cleve West The collection of essays, articles and lectures gathered in How to Design a Garden are simple and instructive whilst also illustrating Brookes' way of thinking, characterised by great care and wisdom offset by a witty lack of beating about the bush...Practical, insightful and innovative, Brookes' reflections as set down in this anthology are enduringly sharp - an essential book to have in your garden library. * rakesprogress magazine * A fascinating study of John Brookes' method of working. There is a great deal of common sense and inspiration...whether you are a garden owner starting out or a seasoned practitioner seeking further inspiration, there is every reason to read it. -- David Stevens FSGD * Garden Design Journal * Many will treasure this book and value John's design advice and philosophy which remains completely relevant and forward looking today. -- Reckless Gardener For those wishing to know more about how to design gardens, including their own, this inexpensive softback will act as mentor and guide. -- Ian Hodgson * Garden News *

'John Brookes, the man who made the modern garden , is even today the most inspired and inspiring teacher of garden design.' - Cleve West The collection of essays, articles and lectures gathered in How to Design a Garden are simple and instructive whilst also illustrating Brookes' way of thinking, characterised by great care and wisdom offset by a witty lack of beating about the bush...Practical, insightful and innovative, Brookes' reflections as set down in this anthology are enduringly sharp - an essential book to have in your garden library. * rakesprogress magazine *

'John Brookes, the man who made the modern garden , is even today the most inspired and inspiring teacher of garden design.' - Cleve West

Author Information

John Brookes (1933-2018) designed gardens all around the world, among them the College Green Garden at Westminster Abbey, the English Walled Garden at the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Barakura English Garden in Tateshina, Japan, the Zespol Palace Park in Kikole, Poland, and many gardens in Russia, the Middle East, and all over Europe and North and South America. He also taught garden design all over the world, and in 1980 he founded the Clock House School of Garden Design at Denmans, West Sussex. John Brookes was awarded an MBE for garden design and services to horticulture, the Award of Distinction of the American Association of Professional Landscape Designers, the Garden Writers' Association of America Award of Excellence, and countless other international awards, including four Chelsea Flower Show Gold Medals. He lived at Denmans in West Sussex.

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