The Pursuit of Paradise by Jane Brown

The Pursuit of Paradise by Jane Brown

Jane's book was released back in 2000. The subtitle is A Social History of Gardens and Gardening.

Jane covers the trends and beliefs about gardening through history, from the water gardens of Persia to the future of gardens.

The significant influencers in gardening are mentioned, such as Capability Brown and Vita Sackville-West.

The type of garden sets up the chapters through history, from the secret garden and the military garden to small gardens and formative gardens.

If you are an explorer of garden history, this is a fantastic resource for your garden library. 

You can get a copy of The Pursuit of Paradise by Jane Brown and support the show, using the Amazon Link in today's Show Notes for under $6.