This book explores the illustrious gardens in Suzhou as both an important page in the history of Chinese gardens, and as a place of recreation and cultivation for the people.
Using a rich assortment of illustrations and biographical sketches, Peter Martin relates the experiences of colonial gardeners who shaped the natural beauty of Virginia's wilderness into varied displays of elegance.
"e;While the scholarly nature of the book is evident in its endnotes and bibliography, the text and images expand the volume's reach to lay gardeners wanting to both appreciate and learn from these professionals and perhaps model some of their practices.
In this incredibly comprehensive and gorgeously photographed guide, master gardener Stacy Ling helps aspiring green thumbs achieve success with her easy-to-grow, easy-care, and low maintenance approach to growing beautiful flowers.
The Instant Sunday Times Bestseller*"e;A beautiful and practical guide to both designing and maintaining a garden and written in her inimitable no-nonsense yet relatable style.
From free motion quilting to adding borders and sashing to blocks, experienced quilters will learn several techniques for thread painting using raw edge applique.
Something is blooming every day of the year in the renowned gardens at Montrose, Nancy Goodwin's nineteenth-century property in historic Hillsborough, North Carolina.
In The Budget-Wise Gardener, Kerry Ann Mendez gives the inside scoop on nailing the best deals and having it all: selecting plants that give you the most bang for your buck, timing your purchases to take advantage of deep discounts and giveaways, finding treasures at plant, bulb and seed swaps - and much more.
Heres a formula for excitement: Take a retired (and slightly bored) legal professional with an abiding love of his wife, Ann, a passion for gardening, creative skills ranging from embroidery to arc welding and lots and lots of imagination.