Pleasant Place - Issue 6: Topiary Gletscher For a long time yet

For a long time yet

Justin Hopper traces memories

The value of this edition is tethered to the fluctuating price of zinc on the base metals commodities market

Janina Ramirez

the gold of ripening tobacco

Pleasant Place - Issue 6: Topiary Gletscher For a long time yetTopiary 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