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The Private Gardens of Charleston
Contributor(s): Cameron, Louisa Pringle (Author)
ISBN: 1611171458     ISBN-13: 9781611171457
Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
OUR PRICE:   $26.99  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: February 2013
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Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Gardening | Regional - South (al, Ar, Fl, Ga, Ky, La, Ms, Nc, Sc, Tn, Va, Wv)
- Travel | United States - South - South Atlantic (dc, De, Fl, Ga, Md, Nc, Sc, Va, Wv)
- Gardening | Garden Design
Dewey: 712.609
LCCN: 2015509127
Physical Information: 0.5" H x 8.6" W x 10.9" (1.05 lbs) 96 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - South Atlantic
- Cultural Region - South
 
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Publisher Description:

Beyond the magnificent old walls and gates of Charleston's distinguished historic homes lie lush, private gardens. The Private Gardens of Charleston presents a detailed view of twenty-five of these spaces in color photographs and essays that explore the diversity of gardening interests and styles, ranging from the elegant distinction of a typical Charleston garden--narrow, shady, and verdant and accented with the glorious color of azaleas and camellias--to an exotic garden containing a rare collection of tropical palms.

Louisa Pringle Cameron presents the story of each garden with perception and intelligence, describing its background and unique artistry. She provides useful information on a variety of plants, trees, and gardening techniques that are successful in this region. The owners tell of their achievements and mistakes, offer solutions to design and other challenges, and recall the personal and social joys a garden can inspire.

Complementing the text are Cameron's vibrant color photographs, which capture texture, design, and ornamentation of the gardens in detailed perspectives, as well as inviting views from porches and walkways. The Private Gardens of Charleston offers an intimate tour of places that are rarely seen by the public, making it an ideal volume for those who love gardening, landscape design, and the beauty of nature.


Contributor Bio(s): Cameron, Louisa Pringle: - Louisa Pringle Cameron grew up amid historic gardens in her native city of Charleston, South Carolina. Cameron is a graduate of Hollins College in Virginia and of Clemson University's Master Gardener Program in Charleston. She is an accomplished gardener, watercolorist, and lecturer.