Nature into art : the gardens of Wave Hill

Description

Wave Hill, a world-renowned public garden in the Bronx, boasts a classic horticultural craftsmanship unrivaled among other public gardens in the United States. But it also embraces a design spirit that is daring and innovative. Every year brings changes to Wave Hill: new combinations of colors, textures, and forms, along with creative themes and constant experimentation. Nature into Art celebrates the unsurpassed beauty of Wave Hill. It deeply explores different areas of the grounds--the flower garden, shade border, wild garden, conservatory, and more--and provides helpful information on the plants, techniques, and design choices that define this iconic space. Filled with evocative photography, Nature into Art will enchant and inspire you to practice the Wave Hill way of gardening.--Book jacket.  Read more... Abstract: Wave Hill is an iconic public garden located in the Bronx. In this lushly-illustrated, inspirational guide, gardeners will discover the plants and designs that define the garden and learn how to recreate the aesthetic sensibilities at home.  Read more... Content: Introduction : Wave Hill history and principles of design -- The flower garden -- The gold border -- The monocot and aquatic gardens -- The shade border -- The wild garden -- The Alpine House and troughs -- The herb and dry gardens -- Annual plantings -- The elliptical garden -- The Conservatory -- The edges of everything -- Wave Hill through the seasons.