An illustrated guidebook to a rich array of 148 designed landscapes along the Northeast Corridor.Nestled all along the northeast corridor; a profusion of horticultural gems and designed landscapes beckons visitors; from celebrated formal parks; estates; and arboretums to less familiarmdash;and often hard to findmdash;gardens. This unique guidebook features 148 of them; providing readers with an incomparable resource for locating and exploring the regionrsquo;s green spacesmdash;many with historic homes at their center.Whether large; sumptuous; and impressively maintained; or modest in size; budget; and staff; all have distinctive historical; artistic; and horticultural offerings that make them well worth a trip. Mt. Cuba Center and Winterthur in Delaware; Longwood Gardens in southeastern Pennsylvania; Grounds for Sculpture and the Leonard J. Buck Garden in New Jersey; the Humes Japanese Stroll Garden on Long Island; Stonecrop Gardens and Innisfree in the Hudson Valley; and Elizabeth Park and Hollister House in Connecticut are just a few of the great gardens highlighted.Featuring more than three hundred color photographs and twenty-nine maps; with a fund of practical information for each entrymdash;including transportation; nearby eateries; and other sites of interest; Exploring Gardens and Green Spaces is a veritable tour guide at your fingertips; showcasing an array of gardens that await discovery.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great Book for a old timer from BendBy JodyA neat book to read for someone who has lived in Bend for 49 years. Thanks the memories0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great! Missing (no pun intended) PBy CustomerGreat! Missing (no pun intended) P.O.W. Bennie Dexter.
