Synopsis
Federal Twist is set on a ridge above the Delaware River in western New Jersey, USA. It is a naturalistic garden that has loose boundaries and integrates closely with the natural world that surrounds it. It has no utilitarian or leisure uses (no play areas, swimming pools or outdoor dining) and the site is not an obvious choice for a garden (heavy clay soil, poorly drained: quick death for any plants not ecologically suited to it).
The physical garden, its plants and its features, is of course an appealing and pleasant place to be but Federal Twist's real charm and significance lie in its intangible aspects: its changing qualities and views, the moods and emotions it evokes, and its distinctive character and sense of place. Monty Don commented after his visit, 'It made me rethink what a garden can be and do'.
This book charts the author's journey in making such a garden. How he made a conscious decision not to improve the land planted large, competitive plants into rough grass, experimented with seeding to develop sustainable plant communities. And how he worked with light to provoke certain moods and allowed the energy of the place, chance and randomness to have its say.
Part experimental horticulturist and part philosopher, James Golden has written an important book for naturalistic and ecological gardeners and anyone interested in exploring the relationship between gardens, nature and themselves.
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About the Author
<p>James Golden is a garden-maker of international repute whose garden, Federal Twist, has featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>Gardens Illustrated</em>, <em>Horticulture</em>, <em>Better Homes and Gardens</em>, <em>Elle Décor</em> and several books. Monty Don visited Federal Twist in 2019 for the BBC Gardener's World series 'Monty Don's American Gardens' and commented “Of all the people I spoke to in hundreds of conversations right across America, James was the wisest and most gifted gardener.” James has published in the Journal of the Society of Garden Designers and is known for his thoughtful commentary and design. He has been a garden blogger for 14 years (federaltwist.com) and has lectured for New York Botanical Garden and Garden Masterclass.
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