The Victorian Garden

Caroline Ikin

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Shire Publications
10 July 2012

British & Irish history; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Gardens (descriptions, history etc)

Series: Shire Library

Gardening became a popular pastime in Victorian Britain with the rise of suburban gardens, and improvements in technology made gardening more accessible to amateurs. New introductions from abroad brought a greater variety of plants, leading to fashions for massed bedding, exotic glasshouse displays, rock gardens and rhododendrons. The large and prestigious gardens of country houses were emulated in suburban settings as gardening spread to the masses, and the creation of public parks introduced green spaces to grey cities. Caroline Ikin here explores the many aspects of Victorian gardens and gardening and introduces some of the most influential people of the age, including Joseph Paxton, John Loudon and Gertrude Jekyll.

By: Caroline Ikin
Imprint: Shire Publications
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 691
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 149mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9780747811527
ISBN 10: 0747811520
Series: Shire Library
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 10 July 2012
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Part One: A Changing Society / Horticultural Advancements / Spreading the Word / The Gardening Profession / Part Two: Garden Style / Gardenesque / Italianate / Historic Revival / Arts and Crafts / Wild Gardening / Places to Visit / Further Reading / Index

Caroline Ikin is a writer and historian specialising in the Victorian era. She has studied History of Art and Garden History, and has worked for the National Trust.

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The Victorian Garden

Caroline Ikin

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