Secrets of Disney's Glorious Gardens

by Kevin Markey

Book Overview

Garden like a pro with Secrets of Disney's Glorious Gardens, and inside look at the stunning landscapes of the Walt Disney resorts and the innovative techniques used to create them. Here, for the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786855525
• ISBN13: 9780786855520
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Disney Editions
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 11.3"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

Best Pictures I have seen so far, behind the scenes and more! Worth the money!!!

Disney Gardens

I have thoroughly the book Secrets of Disney's Glorious Gardens. The pictures are gorgeous and the text is very informative. It is a great book.

Awesome Photography

As a Disney-holic I can never get enough information on DisneyWorld. This book is beautifully laid out with awesome pictures and great information, even for someone like me who "kills" silk! Great book!

You must have a garden or half of the fun is lost

This is quite a nice book to have, but it's not a must-have unless you are fond on gardening and/or would love to have or have a garden. Pics are very nice, but if you're looking for new pictures with unusual points of view, you may find yourself a little disappointed.

Worth the wait!

After many delays, this book finally arrives in glorious hardcover format. If you've ever been to a Disney park, you'll appreciate that a lot of effort has gone into making it bright and beautiful and green all the year 'round. This book is far more than just a collection of photos showcasing these gardens, although it does serve that function in part, but it is really more of a gardening guide for the reader. It isn't quite like your traditional garden book either, but it does provide handy hints as to how to make your own potting mix, when the right time to plant is and so forth. After a brief introduction about the history of the parks, the book goes on to cover specific topics such as building an entry arbor; selecting the right plants for your region; planting a productive potting garden; and getting the right colour/border mixture. From there, a great section entitled 'Setting the Mood' examine the ways in which you can re-create the 'feel' of a Haunted Mansion through to Tomorrowland by choosing the right plants and arranging them. The 'International Flora' section concentrates largely on the World Showcase at the Walt Disney Resort in Florida, while the final section, enticingly titled 'Trade Secrets', examines how they make those topiary animals and floral portraits, such as the one at the Main Entrance of Disneyland. Maybe one day your garden will look as good as Disney's - of course, I'd be nice to have the land and money they have too. Probably for serious Disney Park enthusiasts only, and those that have an eye for gardening. To be honest, I just enjoy looking at the pictures.