A Garden in Laguna

Added on Nov 4, 2009 in Publishing

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Casa Dana Group published this well reviewed, hard-bound book of essays by Laguna Beach gardening legend, Hortense Miller, the proceeds of which support her non-profit group, which makes this world-class garden available to the public.

A Garden in Laguna: The Garden Writings of Hortense Miller
by Hortense Miller

Charming garden essays about life in a renowned vertical garden in Laguna Beach, CA, with more than 1200 species on less than 3 acres. Subjects include the effects of drastic fire on a garden, the intricate relations of animals to a garden, historical attitudes to plants, often treated with humor. Accompanied by 16 pages of stunning photographs by Steven A. Gunther, and a biographical essay about Hortense Miller. Large format, 7 by 10.

“The book is a gem of elegance and simplicity… a book of knowledge and insight.”
– Los Angeles Times, Jan. 6, 2002

“[A] beautiful book of her essays, covering more than three decades… as idiosyncratic as the garden she created.”
– Coastline News, Dec. 21, 2001