New Nordic Gardens
Annika Zettterman
As
someone fascinated by the elements of Scandinavian design, I found
New Nordic Gardens, a
terrific book for getting to know more about how Scandinavians view
nature, the outdoors and their gardens. This work focuses on gardens
in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Iceland. The author provides numerous
insights on the importance of light, materials and simplicity of
design. The book is well written and contains numerous garden
examples illustrated with beautiful photography. It would no doubt be
a great gift idea for gardening enthusiasts.
You don't need to live in a harsh northern climate to enjoy this
book, either, or to adapt many of the ideas presented. The chapters,
whether they cover, using color, light, materials or seasons will
inspire new ideas for creating harmony within your environment,
regardless of where that is. I personally loved the idea of
incorporating more ornamental grasses in the garden. I will also be
thinking more about how light, both during day and night as well as
during different seasons, affects what and how I plant. All in all,
I'm sure this is a book I will be coming back to again and again for
ideas and inspiration.
This review was written by me for City Book Review.
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