The Garden Lovers Guide To Ireland

Download or read book The Garden Lover's Guide to Ireland written by Terence Reeves-Smyth and published by Princeton Architectural Press. This book was released on 2001-03 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even from the name The Emerald Isle, it's clear that gardens are part and parcel of the history and character of Ireland. Castles, parks, and simple country gardens are all presented in this essential tour guide that features over 100 Irish gardens with lush photographs and detailed descriptions. From the imposing formal terraces of Powerscourt near Dublin to the mixed plantings of Glenveagh Castle's woodland garden, set in the wild Donegal landscape, this guide reveals breathtaking sights awaiting travelers.