Fell, Derek

Uses personal letters and reproductions of Vincent van Gogh's paintings to describe van Gogh's theories and visions about gardens.

Presents photographs from the garden of impressionist artist Paul Cezanne, noting the comparisons between his paintings and those images; and discusses the life and work of Cezanne, focusing on how he was inspired by nature.

Photographs, illustrations, and text introduce the reader to the gardens of Frank Lloyd Wright, and features Wright's studio and home in Oak Park, Illinois; summer home in Taliesin, Wisconsin; commission in Fallingwater, Pennsylvania, and others.

Describes the history of orchids, various types of the exotic flower, and how they are cultivated.

Briefly describes different herbs, their cultivation and various uses.

Describes different kinds of wild flowers, where they grow, and efforts to protect this special part of nature.

Describes the history and development of cacti, different species, their habitats and some of their uses.

Presents information on soil, seeds, easy-to-grow flowers, flowers that keep blooming, bulbs, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs, house plants, gardening in containers, and unusual plants.