Reviews
"In this delightful book, the staff gardeners are full of advice - on using small evergreens for screens, deploying bursts of color, choosing plants for dry shade - that that will be useful in any size garden, even one where you're the only gardener on staff." -- The New York Times "This is a gardener's garden, on a scale that, incredibly, home gardeners can relate to... The Art of Gardening offers plenty of down-to-earth advice." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "A great behind-the-scenes look into this one-of-a-kind spot." -- Daily AD (Architectural Digest) "You'll see and learn about top no-fail plants and fussier varieties worth the effort. You'll also take away design ideas you can use in your own yard." -- GROW "Through this book, we learn that at Chanticleer, there is care and consideration everywhere...you will also find no dearth of botanical plant names here; they are generously and accurately used, ensuring the reader knows exactly what to procure to achieve the same effect in their own garden. Highly recommended." -- Ottawa Citizen "Having individual and unique voices act as mentors while expounding on an element they find both instrumental and translatable to all gardens makes for a satisfying read... It is a must for any serious gardener." -- Pacific Horticulture "If gardening as pure pleasure is your desire, you'll definitely want to spend some time with The Art of Gardening ... this book is a must for anyone open to the sheer possibilities of gardening." -- Garden Design Online "The book provides a great escape for a winter's day: In addition to the beautiful color photos and history of the gardens, it also offers insights from the gardeners who design -- and redesign -- the series of interlocking gardens that make up the 35-acre whole." -- The Chicago Tribune "The individual and unique voices expound on topics that are both useful and translatable to all gardens, making for a satisfying read. It is one of the few gardening books I have read from cover to cover in a single sitting....It is a must for any serious gardener." -- Pacific Horticulture "Anyone who has been seduced by Chanticleer's deft use of color, form and sculpture will find all the guidance they need." -- The Financial Times " A beautiful and inspiring book of design." -- Chronicle Herald " [The Art of Gardening] is filled with down-to-earth gardening advice while showcasing the grand beauty of the garden's diverse areas... Readers can easily transfer ideas to their own gardens--perfect for winter daydreams." -- The Daily Herald " A loving memoir packed with extraordinary ideas and simply a pure celebration of gardening. Rob Cardillo's photography is stunning...His work elevates the book from magnificent to masterpiece." -- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review " Take-away ideas are plentiful--it really doesn't matter on which side of 'the pond' you garden ...This is more than just a beautiful book; it is essential reading for passionate gardeners everywhere; who will become enchanted by the magic of Chanticleer." -- Gardens Illustrated, This is a gardener's garden, on a scale that, incredibly, home gardeners can relate to...The Art of Gardening offers plenty of down-to-earth advice., "In this delightful book, the staff gardeners are full of advice--on using small evergreens for screens, deploying bursts of color, choosing plants for dry shade--that that will be useful in any size garden, even one where you're the only gardener on staff." -- The New York Times "Flipping through the pages of The Art of Gardening , it is abundantly clear why people visit Chanticleer, and why this book has had so much wonderful press already. . . . Those with an eye for landscape design will be especially drawn in, and home gardeners will appreciate the helpful how-to tips for ways to achieve creative planting displays at home. . . . From landscape shots to beauty shots of especially photographic cultivars, each page is a delight." -- NYBG's Plant Talk "This is a gardener's garden, on a scale that, incredibly, home gardeners can relate to. . . . The Art of Gardening offers plenty of down-to-earth advice." -- The Philadelphia Inquirer "The book provides a great escape for a winter's day: In addition to the beautiful color photos and history of the gardens, it also offers insights from the gardeners who design--and redesign--the series of interlocking gardens that make up the 35-acre whole." -- The Chicago Tribune "Anyone who has been seduced by Chanticleer's deft use of color, form and sculpture will find all the guidance they need." -- The Financial Times "Even if you don't have a garden, the book is a source of pictorial and practical inspiration and a wonderful read." --Hortus "A great behind-the-scenes look into this one-of-a-kind spot." -- Daily Architectural Digest "Take-away ideas are plentiful--it really doesn't matter on which side of 'the pond' you garden. . . . This is more than just a beautiful book; it is essential reading for passionate gardeners everywhere; who will become enchanted by the magic of Chanticleer." -- Gardens Illustrated "If you have ever wondered how to translate something you see at a public garden for your home landscape, this inspiring book offers numerous ideas." -- Country Gardens "You'll see and learn about top no-fail plants and fussier varieties worth the effort. You'll also take away design ideas you can use in your own yard." -- GROW "If gardening as pure pleasure is your desire, you'll definitely want to spend some time with The Art of Gardening . . . . this book is a must for anyone open to the sheer possibilities of gardening." -- Garden Design Online "There are oodles of practical design ideas that home gardeners can actually accomplish on a smaller scale. . . . The book is sumptuously illustrated and will help both the beginner and experienced grower design a garden that is filled with great plants and little surprises." -- Lancaster County Magazine "The individual and unique voices expound on topics that are both useful and translatable to all gardens, making for a satisfying read. It is one of the few gardening books I have read from cover to cover in a single sitting. . . . It is a must for any serious gardener." -- Pacific Horticulture
