A Guide to Smithsonian Gardens

A Guide to Smithsonian Gardens

A beautifully illustrated guide to the colorful gardens that surround the Smithsonian museums along the National Mall, each unique in its design, plant materials, and purpose.

Many visitors are surprised to learn that the Smithsonian Institution includes extensive gardens and landscape areas. All have been designed to complement the museums they border and to enhance the overall museum experience. Imagine having the Smithsonian's resources and knowledge to solve the problems that confront every gardener: holding four-season interest, experimenting with exotic plants, designing a garden that reflects the architecture around it, creating a contemplative space, recreating historic or themed gardens, and much more.

The Smithsonian Gardens are wide ranging: gardens that reflect distinct cultural influences; a rose garden; an intimate, four-season wonder filled with a vast selection of plants; an ever-changing backdrop and contemplative haven for viewing large-scale works of art; an eco-sensitive Native American habitat considered an extension of the building; an urban space dedicated to butterfly gardening; historical gardens that reflect the classic American flower garden and the Victory gardens of World War II; a classical oasis that invites reflection and contemplation; a historic courtyard turned all-season favorite with architectural pinache; the greenhouses that support these gardens and the museums with orchid displays, seasonal interest, and plant materials; and a garden collection that includes both furniture displayed in garden settings and extensive collections documenting historic and contemporary American gardens.
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer Smithsonian Books
Binding Paperback
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2011-03-08
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9781588343000

Country	USA
Brand	Smithsonian Books
Manufacturer	Smithsonian Books
Binding	Paperback
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2011-03-08
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9781588343000

A Guide to Smithsonian Gardens

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