A work of staggering vision and dedication, 27 years in the making, which gives a rare, fascinating and inspiring glimpse of the Vatican's grand gardens. - Bookseller
Kildare Dobbs's rich narrative at the beginning of the book prepares the reader for the visual delights which follow… The shrines, mementoes of spiritual events, statues, fountains and buildings commissioned by various Popes through the centuries, shine through Linda Kooluris Dobbs photographs and serve to give us avery distinctive and personal insight into one of the most beautiful gardens in the world. - Reckless Gardener
The atmospheric photographs unfold like a private tour of the grounds. - Amateur Gardening
This magnificent book is a fascinating and inspiring glimpse of the Holy Fathers' refuge through eight centuries of history. Linda's beautiful photographs provide a private photographic tour of "green thoughts in a green shade." - Universe
To discuss all the aspects of the Gardens here would demand too much space, but the author has done her subject proud in this book in presenting them all in a collection of essays and excellent photographs, including all the administrative buildings. - Catholic Herald
A poetic contemplation on garden history… Most of the book is taken up with photographs by Linda Koolaris Dobbs, who uses many imaginative angles and techniques to describe every corner of the gardens. - Historic Garden Review
When in Rome, though too big for your hand luggage, you might find Gardens of the Vatican an appropriate primer. - Oldie
Linda Kooluris Dobbs uses her lenses, and many imaginative angles and techniques to describe every corner of the gardens. - Mediterranean Garden
Email to a colleague