The Arts & Crafts aesthetic celebrates a sophisticated marriage of nature & culture, an ideal that is beautifully embodied in the gardens of the period. The handsome architectural details & decorative accents, as well as the exquisite, naturalistic plantings, express a supreme harmony between people & their surroundings. Gardeners are again embracing the reverence for natural pattern & process, honesty in design & craftsmanship, & respect for the materials & traditions of place that characterized the Arts & Crafts Movement. In Harmony with Nature: . highlights magnificently preserved or restored Arts & Crafts gardens in both England & North America, discussing the philosophy that informed their design & the place they hold within the movement . interprets the Arts & Crafts landscape aesthetic for today's gardeners, allowing them to incorporate the simplicity & harmony with nature that distinguishes the style into their own outdoor spaces . in useful sidebars, details specific ways readers can bring Arts & Crafts touches to their gardens, such as including pergolas that effectively link house & garden or by planting native species that add a compelling sense of place###1-56799-455-5.