Pleasant Place
Pleasant Place
A Growing Collection of Publications about the Art of Gardening
Occasional
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Pleasant Place is a lovely little publication on the art and pleasure of gardening. Each issue quickly and elegantly covers the history, art and creativity of a particular topic, along with visits to gardens, a bit of information or how-to as well. Beautifully designed and written, with small rings on the binding for keeping them organized, this will be a handy and inspirational additional to your gardening literature.
Issue 4: Artichoke
A Botanical Introduction
Chokes in Art History
Future Finials
Nostrale From Niscemi: Cultivating artichokes on Sicily
Issue 3: Compost
Compost: An Introduction
(Not So) Common Comfrey
Worms are Great and This is Why
What to Do With a Whole Lot of Poo: Organic Waste at a City Zoo
Issue 2: Nasturtiums
A Botanical Introduction
Nasturtiums in Art History
Just Put them in the Ground and You’re Good: Interview with Elspeth Diedrix
Nasturtium Recipes
Tucked in the Back of the Nursery, Hangin’ Out and Kinda Rambling: Hanging Nasturtiums at the Gardner Museum