Bibliograph

The view from Federal Twist, a new way of thinking about gardens, nature and ourselves, James Golden

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The view from Federal Twist, a new way of thinking about gardens, nature and ourselves, James Golden

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-233) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The view from Federal Twist

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1242464908

Responsibility statement

James Golden

Sub title

a new way of thinking about gardens, nature and ourselves

Summary

"Federal 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). 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. 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."

Table Of Contents

From a ridge above the Delaware -- A clearing in the woods -- Accepting what exists -- Landscape of the mind -- Designing an American landscape garden -- Planting the garden -- Arrival at Federal Twist -- Rethinking what a garden can be and do

Target audience

adult

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