Lost Gardens of the World by Sandra Lawrence takes you on a journey through some of the world's most intriguing and forgotten gardens. Blending history with horticulture, the book uncovers the stories behind these once-beautiful spaces. With gorgeous illustrations and interesting tales, it showcases the creativity of past garden designers. It's a great read for garden enthusiasts and history buffs alike, celebrating the legacy of these incredible, overlooked gardens.

The amount of research that went into this book is astounding, it covers such minute details and facts about every place it covers! I thoroughly enjoyed this book, being immersed into the history of man-made green oasis all around the world. Every story is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that add to the ambiance. Anyone interested in gardening, nature or travel will enjoy this book.

A beautiful book that feels like being brought on a journey of discovery. This is a very informative book about many gardens from around the world with gorgeous illustrations

A garden book without photographs? Yes, and it works thanks to the amazing narrative written by Lawrence, who evokes times and places long past. Simply beautiful

Thank you, Frances Lincoln, for the ARC.

The book is highly informative regarding some of the best known gardens of the world including Las Pozas in Mexico, the Garden of dreams in Nepal and some more!

You will be surprised and shocked at the same time reading about these gardens as I am right now.

The illustrations are well done and the descriptions well written.

However, I felt that the illustrations are a bit repetitive otherwise.

Regardless, the book delivers!

Anyone who's interested in gardening will want to read this book. The stories have a "Gardeners World" type feeling as I read them and just made me feel cozy and like I was being brought along a tour of forgotten hidden gems in the world.

Certainly a niche book; a good one. If you are interested in lost cultural artefacts, lost treasures of nature and especially lost gardens, oases and edens in the world like me, you will enjoy this book.

The illustrations and the design are amazing.