This text describes in detail how to create your own "heaven on earth" in the garden: a place of sanctuary, rest or meditation to enjoy and be at peace in. Both practical and informative, each chapter opens with an introduction to a specific garden style, describing well-known gardens and their qualities. The author follows with a step-by-step guide to setting up and creating a special garden within a defined area; what plants are needed; what space is required; what basic features the garden needs; and what extras are needed such as garden furniture.
From the very first garden, the Garden of Eden, to the ultimate gardens of Paradise, gardens have been seen as sanctuary, sacred space and humanity’s attempt to create paradise on earth. Through colour, form and perfume, the gardener creates a place of refuge, healing and contemplation.
Sacred Gardens describes in detail how to create your own ‘heaven on earth’ in the garden: a place of sanctuary, rest or meditation to enjoy and be at peace in. Sacred Gardens is both practical and informative. Each chapter opens with an introduction to a specific garden style, describing well-known gardens and their qualities. The author follows with a step by step guide to setting up and creating a special garden within a defined area; what plants are needed; what space is required; what basic features the garden needs; what extras such as garden furniture are needed.