Over 210 full-color photographs. The gardens of Ireland are famed for their great beauty, variety, and distinctive character. Fine rain, soft sunshine, the warmth of the Gulf Stream, and the dramatic setting of rivers and mountains combine to create the perfect conditions for the creation of magical gardens of breathtaking diversity. This book celebrates twenty of the best Irish gardens, telling their fascinating stories, revealing their secrets, and evoking the special atmosphere of each. They range from historical gardens to lush vegetable gardens to wild, romantic paradises.