Art masterpieces on the walls of great museums and masterpiece gardens throughout the world influence our own backyard gardens. Since Gertrude Jekyll declared that garden-making is a fine art equal to painting, gardeners have eagerly used elements of color, line, form, and composition. Our gardens become our living artistic creations. Gardens, like art, affect us, move us, and most importantly touch our emotions. This is why humanity has turned to gardens for conversation, recreation, food, and restoration of the spirit. Illustrated with original images from public and private gardens across the U.S, Canada, Australia, Europe, British Isles, and Scandinavia. The ideas are sure to delight and inspire listeners to design their own masterpiece garden using five memorable guidelines.
About Linda Larson
Linda Larson, aka A Traveling Gardener, is an intrepid explorer who has ventured to nearly 1000 gardens across 40 countries and all 50 US states. With a passion for gardens great and small, she has uncovered the hidden beauty and stories behind each botanical treasure. Through her global journeys, Linda has come to a profound realization: "The Best View of Our World is Through a Garden." For her, gardens transcend their aesthetics and become windows to understand the essence of our world. From the captivating Roberto Berle Marx Garden in Brazil to the historic landscapes of Virginia, she discovered that gardens hold the living testimonies of history, culture, and nature.
A natural storyteller, Linda meanders, marvels, and takes note of all that gardens offer. Each one whispers its unique tale, revealing its connection to the land and the profound impact on those who cared.
Now, Linda extends an invitation to join her on an enchanting journey of exploration and revelation. She shares how gardens offer profound wisdom for our lives and the world, serving as more than just decorative spaces but reflections of the human spirit.