1 / 7A Beautiful Obsession: Jimi Blake’s World of Plants at Hunting Brook Gardens
A Beautiful Obsession: Jimi Blake’s World of Plants at Hunting Brook Gardens presents Blake’s experimental Irish garden through a mix of foliage, perennials and woodland planting. The listing describes a source of ideas for gardeners interested in bold plant combinations, rather than a step-by-step growing manual.
At a glance
- Focuses on Jimi Blake’s Hunting Brook garden and its experimental planting style.
- Describes combinations of exotic-leaved plants, temperate perennials and woodland planting.
- The listing says Blake has spent 25 years collecting plants for the garden.
Reference price: $50.00
Price checked: Nov 14, 2026
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Pros
- A focused garden portrait with ideas for combining foliage, perennials and woodland plants.
- The 240-page length offers more room for garden inspiration than a brief overview.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Filbert Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | January 1, 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1999734527 |
| ISBN-10 | 1999734521 |
| Weight listed | 2.31 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 0.8 x 10 inches |
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
The listing positions this as a source of garden inspiration and planting ideas, but does not establish that it is a comprehensive practical growing guide.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Gardeners seeking visual and design inspiration for unconventional plant combinations.
- Readers interested in Jimi Blake and Hunting Brook Gardens.
- Garden-book collectors looking for a substantial, focused garden title.
Less suited to
- Readers who need a clearly specified, step-by-step guide to growing or maintaining particular plants.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What is A Beautiful Obsession about?
It presents Jimi Blake’s Hunting Brook Gardens and its mix of foliage, perennial and woodland styles, with ideas for garden projects and plant combinations.
Is this described as a practical growing manual?
The listing emphasizes garden inspiration and plant combinations. It does not describe the book as a comprehensive, step-by-step growing manual.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 240 pages.
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