Description

Old Time Gardens, Newly Set Forth is a book written by Alice Morse Earle and published in 1922. The book is a comprehensive guide to the gardens of the past, including their design, layout, and plant selection. Earle draws on historical records, diaries, and other sources to provide a detailed look at the gardens of colonial America, as well as those of England and Europe. The book includes chapters on the different types of gardens, such as formal, kitchen, and herb gardens, as well as advice on how to create and maintain them. Earle also provides insights into the social and cultural significance of gardens throughout history, and how they have evolved over time. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and drawings, making it a valuable resource for garden enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the history of gardening. Overall, Old Time Gardens, Newly Set Forth is a fascinating and informative look at the art and science of gardening in the past, and how it continues to inspire and inform garden design today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.