Green Escapes - The Guide To Secret Urban Gardens

Green Escapes - The Guide To Secret Urban Gardens is an insider’s guide to some of the world’s most intriguing “secret” gardens, green spaces and pocket parks, tucked away within cities across the globe.

It explores charming but lesser-known places that sit off the beaten track, offering a chance to step into nature in an urban setting. Often small and carefully maintained, these hidden spots may not be as grand as gardens on the tourist trail, yet they are presented as equally delightful and rewarding to seek out. The guide focuses on locations that are open to the public, spanning pocket parks, courtyards and rooftop terraces, as well as community gardens and more.

Key details

• Insider’s guide to secret urban gardens around the world
• Focuses on little-known gardens and green spaces in cities
• Features locations open to the public
• Includes pocket parks, courtyards and rooftop terraces
• Covers community gardens and other urban green spaces

Synopsis

Cities around the world are home to charming gardens and green spaces that are easy to miss, yet offer a refreshing way to immerse yourself in nature. Green Escapes - The Guide To Secret Urban Gardens brings together these off-the-beaten-track places, highlighting smaller, well-kept sites that reward those who know where to look.

The book introduces a range of publicly accessible spaces, from pocket parks and courtyards to rooftop terraces and community gardens, presenting them as hidden gems within the urban landscape.