Gardens Under Big Skies

The Netherlands is steeped in horticultural history and its gardens have long been a place for innovation and progressive thinking, exemplified by iconic figures such as Mien Ruys and Piet Oudolf. This book reveals the connections between Dutch landscape and cultural history and its gardens and introduces us to forward-looking Dutch designers who are revolutionizing outdoor space. Dr Noel Kingsbury is an acclaimed garden designer, writer and long-time collaborator of the renowned designer Piet Oudolf. With Annie Guilfoyle he runs the highly successful Garden Masterclass. Noel is a leading figure in naturalistic planting design and writes widely on this and related topics.Maayke de Ridder is a Dutch garden and landscape photographer who began her career working as a fashion and interiors stylist and then picture editor for magazines. Her early career brings a new perspective to her work as a photographer. "... a compelling vision for gardens of the future." NIGEL DUNNETT, RHS THE GARDEN "... erudite and fascinating new book" GARDENISTA