Plants in the Getty's central garden

Plants in the Getty's central garden

by Jim Duggan

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"In Plants in the Getty's Central Garden Jim Duggan brings together nearly four hundred descriptions of the growing habits and characteristics of individual plants. The entries are beautifully illustrated with photographs by noted garden photographer Becky Cohen. Duggan's suggestions for cultivating the plants he describes - many of which will be unfamiliar to gardeners in Southern California - make this a colorful and informative guide to the garden designed by artist Robert Irwin." "Included in this book are a foreword by Robert Irwin; three essays by Jim Duggan that trace his involvement with the project; a map of the Central Garden; a plant location guide; and an index of scientific and common names."--Jacket.

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    Robert Irwin designed the Central Garden as a living artwork. How does reading Duggan's detailed guide, with its focus on individual plants and their needs, deepen your understanding of the interplay between artistic vision and natural processes in creating such a space?

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    Jim Duggan's essays trace his involvement with the project. What insights do his personal contributions offer into the practical challenges and triumphs of maintaining an ambitious garden, beyond the purely aesthetic or botanical descriptions?

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    With hundreds of plant descriptions, did any particular plant or species stand out to you as having a distinct "personality" or fascinating characteristics? What did you learn that surprised or delighted you about a specific plant?

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