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Stroll through the royals' lush, historic gardens.

If you're someone who appreciates both the grandeur of royal history and the serene beauty of nature, you'll cherish "Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden." Claire Masset guides you through the verdant, flower-filled grounds hidden behind the palace walls, offering a rare glimpse into these private gardens. It’s a perfect blend of horticulture and regal charm, inviting armchair travelers and gardening aficionados alike to explore a slice of the Queen's own backyard.

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ISBN: 9781909741690
Date of Publication: 2021-06-15
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Art, History, Nature
Goodreads rating: 4.15
(rated by 27 readers)

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The royal garden of Buckingham Palace—a hidden oasis in the center of London—has been shaped by the tastes and skills of numerous monarchs and gardeners over the centuries. Today the garden plays a key part in the busy calendar of royal events, including the much-loved tradition of The Queen’s Garden Party. This working garden grows and develops through the changing seasons, accommodating a diverse array of flora and fauna, from the National Collection of Mulberries to the royal beehives. This lovely volume serves as an exciting new guide to the garden, furnished with specially commissioned photography. Follow along through the seasons as the Palace’s Head Gardener, Mark Lane, offers insights and tips from his many years of experience tending the magnificent garden and grounds. Buckingham A Royal Garden provides unique insight into the activities of the Palace's gardening team, such as mulberry harvesting and creating winter bouquets for the Palace. Practical advice is accompanied by atmospheric photography, royal anecdotes, and an engaging and authoritative narrative from leading gardening author, Claire Masset.
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Stroll through the royals' lush, historic gardens.

If you're someone who appreciates both the grandeur of royal history and the serene beauty of nature, you'll cherish "Buckingham Palace: A Royal Garden." Claire Masset guides you through the verdant, flower-filled grounds hidden behind the palace walls, offering a rare glimpse into these private gardens. It’s a perfect blend of horticulture and regal charm, inviting armchair travelers and gardening aficionados alike to explore a slice of the Queen's own backyard.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.