{"product_id":"the-thoughtful-gardener-an-intelligent-approach-to-garden-design-hardcover","title":"The Thoughtful Gardener: An Intelligent Approach to Garden Design - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJinny Blom\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The most romantic, creative person in garden design I know.' \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePiet Oudolf \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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\u003c\/i\u003e' \u003c\/b\u003eVictoria, Lady Getty \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Prolific designer\u003cb\u003e Jinny Blom\u003c\/b\u003e embraces a wide variety of styles, from \u003cb\u003elarge garden spaces to \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eformal walled gardens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003econtemporary installations\u003c\/b\u003e. What defines her work is her \u003cb\u003eskill with plants\u003c\/b\u003e and her ability to create a garden that \u003cb\u003eresponds to the history of the site and the wider landscape\u003c\/b\u003e. The gardens Jinny creates are as different as their owners and their locations. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this book, Jinny shares her \u003cb\u003einsight into the creative process \u003c\/b\u003eshe has developed while designing \u003cb\u003emore than 250 gardens around the world\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eThe Thoughtful Gardener \u003c\/i\u003econtains \u003cb\u003emodern takes on traditional forms\u003c\/b\u003e, and is split into six sections: seeing, understanding, structuring, harmonising, rooting, and liberating. \u003cp\u003eAll of Jinny's gardens share a commitment to \u003cb\u003ebeautiful craftsmanship and considered planting\u003c\/b\u003e. Structure and detail are important, and receive close attention. The styles vary considerably - \u003cb\u003elogical, calm, beautiful, romantic, naturalistic, formal, sometimes spare\u003c\/b\u003e - but the principles remain firm. Jinny \u003cb\u003edesigns for the long term\u003c\/b\u003e, with consideration for the environment; these gardens are built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e Reflecting Jinny's highly individual character, there is plenty of wit and quirkiness alongside the expert knowledge, and it will appeal to the widest audience of garden lovers. \u003cb\u003eThoughtful and beautiful, yet practical and informative, this book marries artistry with functionality.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJinny Blom is a leading garden designer who began her London based landscape design practice in 2000. Jinny works on a wide range of projects and has designed hundreds of gardens all over the world. Her innovative and uniquely thoughtful work has been much lauded and featured in the press internationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe has designed four award-winning gardens for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show and was awarded the coveted gold medal in 2007; along with silver-gilts in 2002 (for her 'Healing Garden' developed in collaboration with The Prince of Wales); in 2006 (for Laurent-Perrier); and in 2013 (for her creation commissioned by Prince Harry's charity, Sentebale). The great-granddaughter of an Impressionist painter, Jinny had a Liberal Arts education in the UK. She trained and practised as a transpersonal psychologist and psychotherapist, working for many years in mental health. In 1996 she chose to devote herself to her lifelong interest in natural landscapes and gardens. She has been a columnist for The Times, contributed regularly to radio and television worldwide, and in 2002 won BBC Radio Broadcaster of the Year for her Radio 4 Woman's Hour features. Jinny has been nominated Woman of the Year an unprecedented three times - in 2002, 2007 and 2013 - for her services to society including her role as Artist in Residence at Chelsea \u0026amp; Westminster Hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.4 x 11.1 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 16, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51770017513760,"sku":"9781910254592","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8f206203732f042dd8fc07ff2cb2ba47.webp?v=1780362611","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-thoughtful-gardener-an-intelligent-approach-to-garden-design-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}