Garden Heritage of New Zealand - Mary Burnard

This book is devoted to the beautiful private gardens New Zealanders have made. It is the story of forty rural and urban gardens throughout the North and South Islands; about the pioneer properties of the 19th century which were formed from gorse and blackberry covered pastures in the days of the horse and dray and pick and shovel. Many of the gardens have been reincarnated with loving care from jungle-like growth to tone with the architecture of the homesteads; others are of more recent origin created with a feeling of the old-world atmosphere and charm. 

Mary Burnard takes us on a journey of discovery and gives us an insight into the beauty of these gardens. With her camera the gardens become alive with the colours of nature. The reader can enjoy the beauty within these private sanctuaries created by people with dedication and a love of gardening. 

Condition: good. Has fading on the cover and a few spots on the inside. Hardback.