We may all feel we know what an English garden is but do we really Englands Gardens offers a holistic modernday tour and an update on the history of some of the most iconic enduring and influential gardens across the country.A fresh take on a muchloved subject this book will help you get to know Englands gardens up close and personal. Garden historian Stephen Parker leads you through Englands horticultural history unearthing the cultural context and hidden stories behind the gardens and bringing lesserknown garden makers to the fore. In five detailed historical chapters Parker explores the making of the socalled English garden from its origins in the formal splendour of stately homes all the way to climatechange resilience and futurefacing designs of the modern era.Inside the pages of this stunning book on Englands country gardens you will find 5 chapters of detailed narrative essays arranged in chronological order. Detailed profiles showcase significant garden makers. More than 20 photographyled garden case studies explore key gardens to visit in England today. Stunning fullbleed contemporary photography brings the gardens to life. Archival photography and historical art sheds light on the history and making of the gardens.Discover the best gardens to visit today with garden case studies showcasing everything Englands gardens have to offer through stunning contemporary photography and careful analysis of planting schemes and garden makers creative influences.