Old Time Gardens

Old Time Gardens is a book written by Alice Morse Earle that explores the history and design of gardens in America during the colonial period. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various types of gardens that were popular during this time, including vegetable gardens, herb gardens, and flower gardens. Earle delves into the cultural and social significance of these gardens, highlighting how they were used for both practical and aesthetic purposes.The book is filled with detailed descriptions and illustrations of the different types of gardens, as well as practical advice on how to recreate them in a modern context. Earle also includes anecdotes and stories about the people who created and tended these gardens, giving readers a glimpse into the lives of early Americans.Throughout the book, Earle emphasizes the importance of preserving these historic gardens and the knowledge that went into creating them. She encourages readers to appreciate the beauty and significance of these gardens and to incorporate elements of their design into their own gardens.Overall, Old Time Gardens is a fascinating and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the history of American gardening. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gardening, history, or American culture.Study Of Beautiful Historic Gardens Of America, In Prose And Pictures. Discussion Of Varied Flower Choices, Plant Names, Garden Furnishings, Box Edgings, Colonial Garden-Making, Gardens Of The Poets.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.