Gleanings From French Gardens: Comprising An Account Of Such Features Of French Horticulture As Are Most Worthy Of Adoption In British Gardens (1869)

""Gleanings From French Gardens"" is a book written by William Robinson and first published in 1869. The book provides an account of the most noteworthy features of French horticulture that could be adopted in British gardens. It is a comprehensive guide to the techniques, styles and plants that were popular in French gardens during the 19th century. The author, William Robinson, was a renowned horticulturist and garden designer who is credited with introducing the concept of the ""wild garden"" to the world. In this book, he shares his insights on how British gardeners can incorporate French horticultural practices into their own gardens. The book covers a wide range of topics including garden design, plant selection, pruning, and propagation. It also includes detailed descriptions of some of the most famous French gardens of the time, such as the Palace of Versailles and the Tuileries Garden in Paris. Overall, ""Gleanings From French Gardens"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of gardening and horticulture, as well as for gardeners looking to incorporate French-inspired elements into their own gardens.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.