from the bare stem 
From the Bare Stem
Making Dorothy Elmhirst's Garden at Dartington Hall
by Reginald Snell
Synopsis
The magnificent garden at Dartington Hall, a medieval manor in South Devon,
is unique in the British Isles for many reasons, most notably because
it was created as part of Leonard and Dorothy Elmhirst's Utopian experiment
in 'rural reconstruction'.
Its walks were laid out, its grand vistas opened, not for the private pleasure of one wealthy landowning family, but for the delight and inspiration of all those who have been connected with Dartington's pioneering work in the fields of arts and education.
From the Bare Stem is a fascinating story of the making of the garden at Dartington. It is a tribute to the energy and vision of Dorothy Elmhirst, and it will be enjoyed by everyone who shares her love for beautiful gardens.
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