Product Description

The Private Gardens of Georgia is a tour of thirty of the most beautiful gardens across Georgia, and shows how each has evolved into a place of charm and tranquility.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #86879 in Books
• Published on: 2008-01-10
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 184 pages

From the Inside Flap
In Private Gardens of Georgia, you are invited for a tour of thirty of the most beautiful gardens across Georgia. From the mountains to the piedmont in south Georgia, to the coast and the Golden Isles, these unique gardens abound with radiant color and elegance. Also included are a brief history of each garden's evolution and, in many instances, comments by the owners about their designs and choice of plant materials. Georgia is the largest state east of the Mississippi River and has a rich and varied geography. This terrain supports a diverse mix of botanical species, which Georgia's gardeners have used to full advantage. In addition to seeing these treasured private spaces, you can learn invaluable tips for your own garden plans, as well as how to incorporate architectural elements such as potting sheds, greenhouses, fencing, gazebos, and more.
Polly McLeod Mattox is a native South Carolinian who has spent most of her married life in Georgia, where her daughter and coauthor, Helen Mattox Bost, was born. Mother and daughter are interior designers and share a deep appreciation of southern gardens. Helen is a graduate of the University of North Carolina. Erica George Dines is an Atlanta photographer who specializes in gardens, interiors, architecture, and portrait photography. She is a regular contributor to regional and national lifestyle publications.
Jacket photos 2008 Erica George Dines
Jacket design by Sarah Bolles

About the Author
Helen Bost graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in English.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
I have always loved beautiful gardens; large and small, it makes no difference. I cannot tell you how many books I have on gardens from around the world.

Customer Reviews

Absolutely beautiful book
The pictures of the gardens are fabulous and stunning. You will want to create your own garden paradise like the ones featured in the book.

A MUST SEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What an incredible book!!! The gardens are absolutely beautiful and the authors did an outstanding job describing them. The photography is out of this world. This is the best gardening book around. I hope we see another book from these authors! This is a must see book that will give anyone inspiration for their own garden!

PRIVATE GARDENS OF GEORGIA
What a beautiful book...very well done...the Holder garden in Lagrange is fabulous.....everyone should own this book