From caring for the tiniest bulb to fundamental issues of water conservation and garden sustainability, this beautifully illustrated guide explores how to create, enjoy, and maintain a garden. Practical, technique-driven sectionsare interspersed with historical tidbits, recipes, and luscious photographs. Readers are also taken on a journey to notable gardens throughout the world, including the Asticou Azalea Garden in Maine, Coton Manor in Northampshire, and the Jardin des Paradis in France.