A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region - Softcover

Levine, Adam; Cardillo, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1592135102 ISBN 13: 9781592135103

Publisher: Temple University Press, 2007

Synopsis

Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A GUIDE TO THE GREAT GARDENS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to offer.As the horticultural epicenter of the United States, Philadelphia and the surrounding towns, suburbs, and countryside are blessed with more public gardens in a concentrated area than almost any other region in the world. Stretching from Trenton, New Jersey through Philadelphia and down to Newark, Delaware, this area (often called the Delaware Valley) offers more horticultural riches than a visitor can possibly see even in a coupl of weeks of hectic garden-hopping.In A GUIDE TO THE GREAT GARDENS OF THE PHILADELPHIA REGION you will find:Detailed coverage of almost 100 gardensMaps to indicate where area gardens are in relation to each other to plan day trip itinerariesKey information about each major garden, including hours, fees, time needed for a tour, history, acreage, and special featuresOver a dozen gardens that have never before been featured in any garden guidebookArranged by interest, to help guide readers to gardens that will most meet their needsNotations about historical houses, cafes/restaurants, gift shops, and chidren's features at each major garden

About this title

Review:

"I am thrilled to finally see such a thorough and useful guide to the gardens of the Delaware Valley. A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region will make a wonderful addition to any garden lover's library. Adam Levine and Rob Cardillo are the perfect guides-bringing these gardens to life in word and image. Their knowledge about the gardens in our area makes this an invaluable book indeed."
Jane G. Pepper, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society"

-I am thrilled to finally see such a thorough and useful guide to the gardens of the Delaware Valley. A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region will make a wonderful addition to any garden lover's library. Adam Levine and Rob Cardillo are the perfect guides-bringing these gardens to life in word and image. Their knowledge about the gardens in our area makes this an invaluable book indeed.-
--Jane G. Pepper, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

"I am thrilled to finally see such a thorough and useful guide to the gardens of the Delaware Valley. A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region will make a wonderful addition to any garden lover's library. Adam Levine and Rob Cardillo are the perfect guides-bringing these gardens to life in word and image. Their knowledge about the gardens in our area makes this an invaluable book indeed."
--Jane G. Pepper, President, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society

About the Author:

Adam Levine is an award-winning garden writer whose work has appeared in many regional and national magazines. He is also co-author of The Passion for Gardening and The Philadelphia Flower Show. He lives and gardens in Media, Pennsylvania. His website is www.PhillyGardenGuide.com. Rob Cardillo is a Philadelphia-based professional garden photographer. Formerly the Director of Photography at Organic Gardening magazine, his work now appears in Garden Design, Horticulture, Better Homes and Gardens, and numerous other magazines. He has authored two books and was the photographer for Flowers White House Style, HGTV Landscape Makeovers and The Perennial Gardener's Design Primer. His website is www.robcardillo.com

About this edition

• Publisher: Temple University Press
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1592135102
• ISBN 13: 9781592135103
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192