“ Your book will inspire people to continue learning” (Leslie Buck, Natural Garden Designer and Aesthetic Pruner, Author of "Cutting Back”, California)

“A well researched ebook which gives those new to Japanese gardens a great resource.” (Andy Bolton webeditor Japanese Garden Society, UK)

“packed with useful information in a concise, well laid out manner. Lovely to see so many photos of favorite gardens I have visited in Japan” (Irene Nakamura Foulkes, Toronto Japanese Garden Club)

"I love your ebook! Beautiful pics, sound advice - it's really good... Plus I love the little Japanese couple which just adds a touch of humour" (Kim Nichols, Japanese Garden Design Specialist)

" a beautiful book" (The Japanese Garden at Cowden, Scotland)

"great content" (Adachi Museum of Art, Japan)

'I really like that this book does not promise you to turn your garden Japanese but stating from the beginning to give tips on how to add Japanese touches.

So, when I started to read the book, I was quickly convinced that Nigel Spaven had done his research and wrote every chapter in an easy-to-understand way. The many illustrations and pictures help you to visualize what he is describing in his texts.

Yes, I have to admit that I felt a bit envious when seeing with what kind of ease Nigel seems to describe even harder to get matters in a very understandable way.

 A very nice addition to the Japanese garden-themed bookshelf, with a completely different approach to the topic, in an easy to understand, cute, and illustrative way.

It definitely owns its place among all the other gardening books!'

(Anika Ogusu, Professional in Japanese Gardens, Author and book reviewer, Niwashyu, Real Japanese Gardens, Japan)

"lots of information packed in, and great value" (Mandy from Warrington, UK)

"really interesting, and 130 pages at this price - worth it!!"( Sue from Bristol, UK)