Photographed across the seasons, The Garden State showcases 24 of Victoria's finest private gardens, displaying the diversity of regional Victoria and celebrating the outstanding gardens therein. Ranging from rural estates and hill stations to climate conscious and coastal gardens, highlighting grand heritage gardens and innovative contemporary plots alike, The Garden State is proof that with passion, patience, imagination and commitment, a variety of amazing gardens can be built and maintained.

Contents: native garden Dunkeld, Mawalock Stockyard Hill, Dalvui Noorat, Bolobek Macedon, Broughton Hall Jindivick, Noorilim Estate Nagambie, Glenrannoch Mount Macedon, Marnanie Mount Macedon, Dreamthorpe Mount Macedon, Cranford Sherbrooke, Mernda Heights Olinda, Wychelm Sassafras, Kulana Emerald, Lubra Bend Yarra Glen, Midgarth Sherbrooke, Desert Rose Garden Irymple. Hinterland House Bellbrae, Drik Drik Flinders, Coastal Garden Western Port, Illalangi Farm Ceres, Kingston Old Shcool Kingston, Bank House Newlyn, Bickleigh Vale Mooroolbark, Cranlea Toorak.

Includes bibliographical references and index.