John Claudius Loudon (1783–1843) is
known for his prolifi c contributions to
the literature of landscape design and
his progressive views on public space.
He published Gardener’s Magazine from
1826 to 1843, a popular source of
garden information for the middle-class
homeowner, who sought advice from
periodicals rather than landscape designers. His Encyclopedia of Gardening
(1822) was a compendium of historical
styles and practices, collected from his
travels abroad.