{"product_id":"balinese-gardens-9781462907243","title":"Balinese Gardens","description":"\u003cb\u003eThis beautiful gardening book—full of lush photographs and insightful commentary—will surely give readers some new ideas for their home landscaping projects or Bali travel plans.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn of volcanic eruptions many eons ago, Bali is still in the throes of creation as man and nature continue to transform its landscapes.  \u003ci\u003eBalinese Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e presents a unique portrait of the lush volcanic landscapes and gardens found on this magical isle—gardens which are further enhanced by traditional ornamental sculptures, tranquil ponds, fountains and sacred springs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLandscape gardener and author William Warren introduces Bali and examines the effect its landscapes have had upon notable visitors over the past century.  Specialists in Balinese ecology and culture then provide a broad overview of the island's geography and plant life, including some fascinating insights into the role of nature in Balinese culture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe second part of \u003ci\u003eBalinese Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e explores Bali's finest contemporary gardens in private homes, resorts and restaurants around the island, detailing the wealth of plant life, design and decoration that thte island has to offer.  Lavishly illustrated with over 300 photographs by renowned photographer Luca Invernizzi Tettoni, this book is a delight for anyone with an interest in tropical plants and landscape design as well as everyone who has been entranced by the natural beauty of this remarkable island. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTopics of this book include:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gardens of Eden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Balinese Landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Plants of Bali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Traditional Gardens in Bali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Contemporary Balinese Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Gardens in Sanur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Bali Hyatt Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e In Search of Ricefield Views\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Begawan Giri Estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e And many more…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"William Warren","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48291658760443,"sku":"9781462907243","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_8a318c3d-3cc2-44c5-a7a3-04ada4abfee3.jpg?v=1779190479","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/balinese-gardens-9781462907243","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}