THE WILD GARDEN: What is Wild? and why it matters ......... by Rick Darke

Author, photographer, and landscape designer Rick Darke reads from his new material in 'The Wild Garden: Expanded Edition', focusing on the idea of wildness and why it is so important to today's gardeners and stewards of our shared landscapes.

All photos and video (C) Rick Darke 2009

Originally published in 1870, William Robinson's revolutionary book 'The Wild Garden' envisioned an authentically naturalistic approach to gardening that is more vital today than ever before. The expanded edition, published in November 2009, includes new chapters and over one hundred color photographs by award-winning photographer and landscape consultant Rick Darke, placing Robinson's concepts in modern ecological context and illustrating an inspiring diversity of contemporary wild gardens.

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[adamclemens]

Thanks for the amazing reminder Rick!!!

[PanchitaGunslinger]

I saw this video this morning from the Garden Rants Blog...I am sharing it with others that care about the stewardship of the earth. Thank you for your time and sharing with us this wonderful inspiring video. I design gardens and this has helped me gain a deeper understanding of why wild : ) I am ordering the book today!

-Laurin Lindsey from Ravenscourt Landscaping

[GardenerSusan]

Love this! Am using it on GardenRant tomorrow with a review of the book.

[numbr2wo]

Just bought this book on my iPad.

If it doesn't have a upc it's better.

If it walks on 2 legs instead of 4, it's better.

If it swims it's better than that that walks at all.

If it stands on one leg (plants & fungi), it's better.

If it's organic, it's better.

If it's raw, it's better.

And best yet, when it's wild.

[quarryjoy]

How can there be no excited comments beneath this video after over a thousand viewings? The message is so profoundly wise and so remarkably well represented by the Sydney Smith quote, thoughtfully brought forward to this generation by Darke and Timber Press. For what it's worth, this woman is standing, applauding, shouting praise and feeling gratitude from her Homemade Wilderness. ~ Joy B.