The most romantic creative person in garden design I know' Piet Oudolf Jinny's genius is to marry a beautiful vision to an extraordinary empathy with the landscape into which that vision will fit resulting in a pastoral harmony second to none'
- Victoria Lady Getty A prolific designer Jinny Blom embraces a wide variety of styles from formal walled gardens to contemporary installations What defines her work is her skill with plants & her ability to create a garden that responds to the history of the site & the wider landscape In this book Jinny shares her insight into the creative process she has developed while designing more than 250 gardens around the world The gardens Jinny creates are as different as their owners & their locations Small gardens are very intimate & have to work efficiently in order to be pleasing An Oxfordshire garden of rooms is constructed from nothing creating a new garden with an old soul There are modern takes on traditional forms But all these gardens share a commitment to beautiful craftsmanship & considered planting Structure & detail are important & receive close attention The styles vary considerably
- logical calm beautiful romantic naturalistic formal sometimes spare
- but the principles remain firm Jinny designs for the long term with consideration for the environment; these gardens are built to last Reflecting Jinnys highly individual character there is plenty of wit & quirkiness alongside the expert knowledge & it will appeal to the widest audience of garden lovers Thoughtful & beautiful yet practical & informative this book marries artistry with functionality