Bibliograph

Jefferson's garden, Peter Loewer ; foreword by Peggy Cornett

Type

Label

Jefferson's garden, Peter Loewer ; foreword by Peggy Cornett

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 252-256) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jefferson's garden

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

52133050

Responsibility statement

Peter Loewer ; foreword by Peggy Cornett

Summary

Noted plantsman Peter Loewer profiles Thomas Jefferson as gardener and landscape architect, focusing on the gardens at Monticello, with descriptions of the annuals, perennials, trees, shrubs, and vines that Jefferson grew. Insights on each plant from Jefferson, the writers he admired, and those who admired him are combined with Loewer's unique perspective, gardening hints, and stunning line drawings

Table Of Contents

Introduction : The importance of seeds in America ; Thomas Jefferson, planter and landscape architect ; The gardens and plants of Monticello -- Annuals and perennials -- Shrubs -- Trees -- Vines

Target audience

adult

Classification