Chasing Eden
Hardback
Design Inspiration from the Gardens at Hortulus Farm
Vision, tenacity, and a perfectionist s eye are the qualities that shine out from this account of a paradise garden created by two of America s foremost stylists. Anna Pavord, author of The Curious Gardener and Landskipping One of the most spectacular private gardens in America, Hortulus Farm is the masterpiece of Renny Reynolds and Jack Staub, renowned experts in the fields of design, gardening, and entertaining. It is beautifully captured in Chasing Eden, a lavishly illustrated roadmap to creating a personal Eden. Hortulus Farm is a not only a model of classical tenets, but also a showcase of how traditions can be successfully broken. Gardeners will discover information on specific design principles, from vistas and allees to hardscaping and water features. They will also learn how to adapt these principles to less-than-optimal settings without sacrificing a site s sense of place. Both aspirational and practical, Chasing Eden will inspire home gardeners to create their own earthly paradise.
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- ISBN: 9781604698732
- Author: Jack Staub, Renny Reynolds
- Pub date: 07.01.20
- RRP: $70.00
- Format: Hardback
Author
Jack Staub, Renny Reynolds
Jack Staub, popular lecturer, playwright, and avid gardener, is widely considered to be one of the country s leading experts on edible gardening. His celebrated vegetable, herb, and fruit gardens at Hortulus Farm have been featured in a wide variety of magazines as well as a series of books. Renny Reynolds, founder of Renny & Reed in New York City, is one of the nation s most renowned entertaining, gardening, and lifestyle experts. His definitive book, The Art of the Party, is known as the party-planner s bible, and his event and garden designs have been featured in shelter, garden, and lifestyle magazines.