All the Presidents' Gardens: How the White House Grounds Have Grown with America
Marta McDowell traces the development of the White House grounds and considers how presidential gardens have grown alongside America. Blending gardening and history, this book explores the landscape surrounding the nation’s most recognizable residence and its changing place in the American story.
About This Book
All the Presidents' Gardens examines the history of the White House grounds and their relationship to the growth of America.
Marta McDowell connects presidential gardens with changing ideas about landscape, place, and national identity.
This book offers a focused look at the gardens surrounding one of the most recognizable homes in the United States.
Ideal for readers interested in gardening, American history, and the cultural meaning of public landscapes.
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