{"product_id":"the-view-from-federal-twist-a-new-way-of-thinking-about-gardens-nature-and-ourselves-hardcover","title":"The View from Federal Twist: A New Way of Thinking about Gardens, Nature and Ourselves - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJames Golden\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFederal Twist is set on a ridge above the Delaware River in western New Jersey. It is a naturalistic garden that has no utilitarian or leisure uses and the site is not an obvious choice for a garden (heavy clay soil, poorly drained: quick death for any plants not ecologically suited to it). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The physical garden, its plants and its features, is of course an appealing and pleasant place to be but Federal Twist's real charm and significance lie in its intangible aspects: its changing qualities and views, the moods and emotions it evokes, and its distinctive character and sense of place. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This book charts the author's journey in making such a garden. How he made a conscious decision not to improve the land, planted competitive plants into rough grass, experimented with sustainable plant communities. And how he worked with light to provoke certain moods and allowed the energy of the place, chance, and randomness to have its say. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Part experimental horticulturist and part philosopher, James Golden has written an important book for ecological gardeners and anyone interested in exploring the relationship between gardens, nature, and ourselves.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Golden\u003c\/b\u003e's garden has been described as \"one of the most game-changing American gardens\" and has featured in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHorticulture\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElle Décor, \u003c\/i\u003e and in several books. British broadcaster Monty Don chose Federal Twist for his 2019 BBC Gardener's World series, \u003ci\u003eMonty Don's American Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, and commented, \"it made me rethink what a garden can be and do.\" James blogs at \u003ci\u003eView from Federal Twist\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9.84 x 7.56 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 01, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51767282893088,"sku":"9781999734572","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/9d816d232c07c2e796fbe762b875f714.webp?v=1780308204","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-view-from-federal-twist-a-new-way-of-thinking-about-gardens-nature-and-ourselves-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}