Pleasant Place 6: Topiary kintotumbler coconut musc & ambergris

coconut musc & ambergris

" the Yokozuna Knot is a meaningful decoration

In an era where culinary experiences are as much about connection as they are about cuisine

The photographs here range from formal studies evocative of the classroom to more unruly works of self-expression

Pleasant Place 6: Topiary kintotumbler coconut musc & ambergrisTopiary is the practice of trimming and pruning trees and shrubs into clearly defined and fanciful shapes. As an art form, it is a type of living sculpture, and its practice in Europe dates from Roman times. Featured in this issue are a history of topiary and the changing views of nature by botanical philosopher Norbert Peeters; a conversation with Chris Crowder, head gardener of the celebrated topiary gardens at Levens Hall; the ancient Japanese