The Berkshires of western Massachusetts and surrounding New York and Connecticut foothills includes many fine gardens-public and private, and grand and intimate. This lavishly illustrated book takes you on a broad-ranging tour of the most outstanding examples, from historically significant gardens to innovative contemporary landscapes. Green thumbs, garden tourists, and armchair gardeners alike will find inspiration here, along with garden history and tips about design principles, plant selection, hardscape features, and more.

The Berkshires of western Massachusetts and surrounding New York and Connecticut foothills includes many fine gardens-public and private, and grand and intimate. This lavishly illustrated book takes you on a broad-ranging tour of the most outstanding examples, from historically significant gardens to innovative contemporary landscapes. Green thumbs, garden tourists, and armchair gardeners alike will find inspiration here, along with garden history and tips about design principles, plant selection, hardscape features, and more.