For years, Britain's much-loved gardener Monty Don has beenleading us down all kinds of garden paths to show us why greenspaces are vital to our wellbeing and culture. Now, he travelsacross America with celebrated photographer Derry Mooreto trace the fascinating histories of outdoor spaces whichepitomize or redefine the American garden. In the book, whichcomplements the BBC television series, they look at a variety ofgardens and outdoor spaces at the center of American historyincluding the slave garden at Thomas Jefferson's Monticelloestate, Longwood Gardens in Delaware, and Middleton Placein South Carolina. Together, they visit verdant oases designedby modernist architects such as Richard Neutra. They delveinto urban outdoor spaces, looking at New York City's CentralPark, Lurie Garden at the southern end of Millennium Park inChicago, and the Seattle Spheres. Derry Moore gives his uniqueperspective on gardens across the United States, includingseveral not featured in the TV series. These include unpublishedphotographs of Bob Hope's Palm Springs home and gardenof renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Featuring lusciousphotography and Don's engaging commentary, this book willleave you with a richer understanding of how America's mostimportant gardens came to be designed.