Stars: 4
Review by: Mandy Apgar
Nice for both historians and gardeners, as well as persons
interested in architecture. A history of the White House landscaping and
grounds, which really is not nearly as dull as it sounds at first.
Beginning with John Adams, several of the
Presidents occupying the White House had their own stamp on what should
be planted and where - mother's favorite flowers, no - that is a symbol
of X during this period, us memorial gardens and tribute centers, the
sheep once kept to graze down the front lawn,
and the various kitchen gardens (which I found interesting as I had just
finished a book by Mrs. Obama on her garden where she repeatedly states
it was the first of its kind - um, not even close).
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