A Short History of the English Garden

Pleasure Grounds, Naturalism and Beyond

Classic English house gardens fall out of favor for more idyllic countryside settings in a cyclical fashion. Now in the 21st century the self-sustaining philosophy of the new perennial garden has taken center stage in many of the country’s showpiece gardens.

Pleasure Grounds, Naturalism and Beyond

49m 4s

Classic English house gardens fall out of favor for more idyllic countryside settings in a cyclical fashion. Now in the 21st century the self-sustaining philosophy of the new perennial garden has taken center stage in many of the country’s showpiece gardens.

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