Urban Sanctuaries

Peaceful Havens for the City Gardener

By presenting examples of innovative designs from both private and communal inner-city gardens all over the world, this book invites urban gardeners everywhere to create an inspiring outdoor haven no matter how limited available space may be.

As well as showcasing design ideas for varied styles of peaceful and refreshing inner-city gardens, Stephen Anderton offers practical advice on the basic design elements necessary to create any urban sanctuary, including a consideration of soil, light, space, scale, and water, together with plant use and appearance. Examples provided include low maintenance minimalist gardens, family-friendly havens, gardens with soothing water features, roof terraces and balcony retreats, indoor-outdoor rooms, and natural style gardens. Designs and practical tips are given to create each of these different garden styles.

Media reviews of this book:

"A fine book for anyone who wants to reap the visual, fragrant and edible rewards of introducing plantlife into their city home, Urban Sanctuaries is a highly recommended addition to personal, professional, and academic reading lists and reference collections."

—Bookwatch, September 2002

"His writing is clear, concise and practical. Readers of this book will easily be tutored in the planning and successful installation of their own little hideaways, havens from the tensions of city life."

—John Bagnasco, Garden Compass, January 2002

"I'm always a sucker for beautiful books, and this is one of the loveliest I've seen in quite some time ... Anderton's book is a gem, with gorgeous photos of small-space gardening."

—Valerie Easton, Horticulture, January 2002

"The perfect text to peruse any time you need an idea for your garden."

—Joel M. Lerner, Washington Post, December 8, 2001

"Among the many design ideas, you should be able to find some that meet your needs. "

—Joanne S. Carpender, National Gardener, November 2001

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