'The most romantic, creative person in garden design I know.' Piet
Oudolf
'Jinny's genius is to marry a beautiful vision to an extraordinary
empathy with the landscape into which that vision will fit, resulting in
a pastoral harmony second to none' Victoria, Lady Getty
Prolific designer Jinny Blom embraces a wide variety of styles, from
large garden spaces to formal walled gardensand contemporary
installations. What defines her work is her skill with plants and
her ability to create a garden that responds to the history of the
site and the wider landscape. The gardens Jinny creates are as
different as their owners and their locations.
In this book, Jinny shares her insight into the creative process she
has developed while designing more than 250 gardens around the
world. The Thoughtful Gardener contains modern takes on
traditional forms, and is split into six sections: seeing,
understanding, structuring, harmonising, rooting, and liberating.
All of Jinny's gardens share a commitment to beautiful craftsmanship
and considered planting. Structure and detail are important, and
receive close attention. The styles vary considerably - logical, calm,
beautiful, romantic, naturalistic, formal, sometimes spare - but the
principles remain firm. Jinny designs for the long term, with
consideration for the environment; these gardens are built to last.
Reflecting Jinny's highly individual character, there is plenty of wit
and quirkiness alongside the expert knowledge, and it will appeal to the
widest audience of garden lovers. Thoughtful and beautiful, yet
practical and informative, this book marries artistry with
functionality.
