Background
Charles Quest-Ritson was born in 1947 in Potterne, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
(The English Garden Abroad recreates the world of forgotte...)
The English Garden Abroad recreates the world of forgotten gardens and their valiant, if often eccentric, owners.
https://www.amazon.com/English-Garden-Abroad-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/0670832529/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-9
1992
(This authoritative new series of guidebooks to the garden...)
This authoritative new series of guidebooks to the gardens of Europe is the perfect companion for any garden enthusiast, whether tourist or armchair traveler. Each title is a richly illustrated in-depth guide to over 100 gardens, from the famous to little-known hidden treasures, and features colorful photography and easy-to-read illustrations commissioned especially for this series. Also included are maps, directions, complete visitor information, special features, and neighboring sites of interest.
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Lovers-Guide-Germany-Guides/dp/1568981317/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-5
1998
(Gardens of Germany is an exploration of over 100 private ...)
Gardens of Germany is an exploration of over 100 private and public German gardens highlighting their most striking features and describing the distinctive character of each.
https://www.amazon.com/Gardens-Germany-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/1857328973/ref=sr_1_8?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-8
1998
(The book explains the elements of different types of coun...)
The book explains the elements of different types of country gardens, including the well-structured garden, wilder gardens, romantic gardens, and rose gardens.
https://www.amazon.com/Country-Gardens-Charles-Quest-Ritson-1998-08-27/dp/B01K93O7TW/ref=sr_1_27?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-27
1998
(In this persuasive sociohistorical overview of English ga...)
In this persuasive sociohistorical overview of English gardening trends, Quest-Ritson asks, "What are gardens for?" and gives his answer.
https://www.amazon.com/English-Garden-Social-History/dp/1567922643/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-4
2001
(RHS Garden Finder 2002-2003 includes all famous and notab...)
RHS Garden Finder 2002-2003 includes all famous and notable gardens in the United Kingdom and highlights their horticultural attributes. An A-Z listing of popular plants enables readers to organize which gardens to visit following their plant preference.
https://www.amazon.com/RHS-Garden-Finder-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/0751337064/ref=sr_1_15?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-15
2002
(Encompassing a history of the rose, the origins of differ...)
Encompassing a history of the rose, the origins of different varieties, and information on care and cultivation, this alphabetically organized, richly illustrated reference showcases more than two thousand varieties of the popular garden plant.
https://www.amazon.com/American-Rose-Society-Encyclopedia-Roses/dp/0789496755/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-1
2003
(This work contains an introductory section on history, no...)
This work contains an introductory section on history, nomenclature, anatomy, rose gardens, and the breeding of new varieties. The text also includes a directory of more than 2000 species and cultivars.
https://www.amazon.com/Rhs-Encyclopedia-Roses-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/1405373857/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-3
2003
(Climbing and rambling roses are sources of grace and dign...)
Climbing and rambling roses are sources of grace and dignity in the finest gardens. This book is the first completely new volume in almost forty years to grapple with the histories, lineages, and special charms of these aristocrats of the garden. Illustrated with 200 color plates, Climbing Roses of the World presents climbers of every type, from the parent Rosa species to the multifloras, noisettes, and modern climbers, to name just a few.
https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Roses-World-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/0881925632/ref=sr_1_7?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-7
2003
(RHS Garden Finder 2003-2004 is a comprehensive guide to m...)
RHS Garden Finder 2003-2004 is a comprehensive guide to more than 1000 of the best gardens to visit in the United Kingdom. Indispensable to garden visitors from overseas and vital addition to United Kingdom gardeners' shelves, it is arranged county by county giving short descriptions, highlights, opening hours, admission fees, and more for each entry.
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Finder-2003-2004-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/0751364339/ref=sr_1_14?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-14
2003
(Olive Oil is an in-depth overview of olive oil and olive ...)
Olive Oil is an in-depth overview of olive oil and olive products from around the world. It provides a country by country, region by region look at the major producers - from the Mediterranean to Australia. The book includes locator maps, vintage guides, tasting notes, and information about each olive-growing area.
https://www.amazon.com/Olive-Eyewitness-Companions-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/0756615305/ref=sr_1_6?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-6
2006
(The book reveals where to see plants growing in more than...)
The book reveals where to see plants growing in more than 1,000 British gardens - including 150 nurseries and demonstration gardens - that are open to the public. Each entry, which is listed alphabetically by country or region, includes a description, with highlights and key features, full contact details, including opening times, admission fees, and coded facilities, and brief directions.
https://www.amazon.com/Garden-Finder-2007-2008-Horticultural-Society/dp/1845250419/ref=sr_1_12?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-12
2007
(European Gardens have flourished for over 2,000 years and...)
European Gardens have flourished for over 2,000 years and provided the greatest single influence upon gardening throughout the world. In this new and authoritative guide to the gardens of Europe, Charles Quest-Ritson has produced a comprehensive survey, ranging from Ireland to Georgia and from Russia to Sicily. It embraces the vast sweep of Europe's horticultural and garden design heritage - a guide to all the best and most exciting gardens, both public and private, that are open to visitors - making this a reference source without peer.
https://www.amazon.com/Gardens-Europe-Travellers-Charles-Quest-Ritson/dp/1870673557/ref=sr_1_18?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-18
2007
(The history of Ninfa stretches back to Roman times. Durin...)
The history of Ninfa stretches back to Roman times. During the Middle Ages, this town was squabbled over, sacked, beset by malaria, and eventually abandoned to the elements. A forgotten section of the estate of the aristocratic Caetani family, it was left to slumber until the 20th century when descendants transformed it into the stunning place it is today. Based on Charles Quest-Ritson's 20-year study of Ninfa, this book showcases the garden's unique appeal in images of plants winding over ruined towers and walls, roses scrambling for footholds in crumbling archways, and the frescoed church wall still standing, proudly exposed to the weather.
https://www.amazon.com/Ninfa-Most-Romantic-Garden-World/dp/0711230471/ref=sr_1_10?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-10
2009
(Featuring over 2,000 of the world's best rose species and...)
Featuring over 2,000 of the world's best rose species and cultivars, the Encyclopedia of Roses is being presented in a new format and with a new jacket. Each entry is illustrated with a full-color photograph and describes the rose's growing habit, cultivation needs, and breeding, as well as explains the origins of its unique name.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Roses-Charles-Quest-ritson/dp/075668868X/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&qid=1612346455&refinements=p_27%3ACharles+Quest-Ritson&s=books&sr=1-2
2011
Charles Quest-Ritson was born in 1947 in Potterne, Wiltshire, United Kingdom.
Charles Quest-Ritson began his career as a lawyer but is better known as a writer, journalist, and translator. His specialization is writing books on gardens and gardening. His first book, The English Garden Abroad, was published in 1992. It presents a history of English horticulture. Quest-Ritson's extensive study results in a stimulating view of the influences that culminated in such masterful examples of English gardening in locales throughout France, Italy, Spain, and Portugal. It is an illustrated book that explores 250 years of those gardens created by English expatriates living in locations throughout Europe.
In the book Garden Lover's Guide to Germany, each guide begins with a comprehensive background on the country's garden history and local climate. The most significant gardens in each volume are featured in even greater detail, accompanied by illustrated plans of the gardens and close-up views of particular features. The numerous color photographs and maps show travelers what awaits at each garden. The Garden Lover's Guides are indispensable aids for those planning European travel itineraries.
The American Rose Society Encyclopedia of Roses, a beautiful tribute to America's favorite flower, contains information on nearly 2,000 roses from the earliest species to the most modern cultivars. Each entry, accompanied by a short description and a true-to-color photograph, lists both cultivar name and registered or trademark name, synonym and code names, the classification group to which the rose belongs, its origin and parentage, size, scent, flowering information, mature height, and spread.
Quest-Ritson's other books include Climbing Roses of the World, The Royal Horticultural Society Encyclopedia of Roses, Olive Oil, and Ninfa: The Most Romantic Garden in the World. The most recent book is Double Flowers, co-written with Nicola Ferguson. He also edited the Royal Horticultural Society's Gardener's Yearbook and Garden Finder.
Currently, Charles is also a popular lecturer and columnist for Country Life magazine.
(Encompassing a history of the rose, the origins of differ...)
2003(Gardens of Germany is an exploration of over 100 private ...)
1998(The book reveals where to see plants growing in more than...)
2007(The book explains the elements of different types of coun...)
1998(This authoritative new series of guidebooks to the garden...)
1998(Featuring over 2,000 of the world's best rose species and...)
2011(In this persuasive sociohistorical overview of English ga...)
2001(RHS Garden Finder 2002-2003 includes all famous and notab...)
2002(European Gardens have flourished for over 2,000 years and...)
2007(This work contains an introductory section on history, no...)
2003(RHS Garden Finder 2003-2004 is a comprehensive guide to m...)
2003(The English Garden Abroad recreates the world of forgotte...)
1992(Olive Oil is an in-depth overview of olive oil and olive ...)
2006(Climbing and rambling roses are sources of grace and dign...)
2003(The history of Ninfa stretches back to Roman times. Durin...)
2009Quest-Ritson was director of the Royal National Rose Society.
Quest-Ritson is married to a woman named Brigid. The marriage produced two daughters and one son.