Plants in Garden History - Tapa blanda

How did exotic and oriental plants find their way into the borders of English gardens? The aim of this book is to shed light on the history of gardens from ancient Egypt to the 20th century. The history of gardens and gardening is described, and the evolution of the Western model is explored. The various historical factors which have created the modern idea of gardening as both a pastime and an art form are covered, and photographs range from the earliest Egyptian tomb paintings depicting plants and gardens, to the present.