Download or read book Better Homes Gardens Dream Gardens Across America written by Better Homes & Gardens and published by Wiley. This book was released on 2010-12-14 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspiring collection of brilliant garden ideas from across the country Dream Gardens Across America offers practical instruction and great garden ideas from the most beautiful and creative home gardens in the United States. Perfect for seasoned home gardeners in search of new ideas, this book presents 80 outstanding home garden designs with inspirational stories and helpful advice on putting these ideas to work in your own home garden. The book covers charming country landscapes, cottage style gardens, formal florals, and even Asian-influenced designs. Each entry includes details on why the design works and simple, handy advice on personalizing these designs for your own use. Explores more than 80 beautiful gardens illustrated with more than 250 gorgeous full-color photos Organized by garden style, so it's easy to find the kind of design you're looking for Includes simple, helpful advice for growing your own dream garden based on these wonderful designs No matter what kind of garden you want to grow, Dream Gardens Across America provides the inspiration, insight, and advice you need to succeed spectacularly.
Download or read book Dreamy Garden Cottages written by Victor Carlson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-05-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dreamy Garden Cottages is a grayscale coloring book that is good for anyone who loves to unwind and relax after a long day. This book features beautiful illustrations of cozy garden cottages that will transport you to a peaceful and serene world. The grayscale coloring pages in this book are designed to help you create stunning works of art that are both calming and inspiring. Each page is printed on high-quality paper that is good for coloring with pencils, markers, or even watercolors. The illustrations in Dreamy Garden Cottages are incredibly detailed and intricate, allowing you to get lost in the beauty of each page. From the lush gardens surrounding the cottages to the intricate details of the architecture, every aspect of these illustrations has been carefully crafted to create a truly immersive coloring experience. Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, Dreamy Garden Cottages is the good coloring book for you. The grayscale format allows you to focus on shading and highlighting, creating stunning depth and dimension in your artwork. This book is also a great way to relieve stress and anxiety. Coloring has been shown to have a calming effect on the mind, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation. With Dreamy Garden Cottages, you can escape into a world of beauty and tranquility, leaving your worries behind. In addition to being a great way to relax and unwind, Dreamy Garden Cottages also makes a wonderful present idea. Whether you are looking for a birthday present, a holiday present idea, or just a thoughtful gesture for someone special, this coloring book is sure to be appreciated. So why wait? Order your copy of Dreamy Garden Cottages today and start coloring your way to a more peaceful and beautiful world.
Download or read book Dream Gardens written by Tania Compton and published by Merrell. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stylish sourcebook of 100 modern and contemporary gardens from around the world now in paperback for the first time.
Download or read book Gardens of the North Shore of Chicago written by Benjamin F. Lenhardt, Jr. and published by The Monacelli Press, LLC. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A privileged view of private gardens along the shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago's Gold Coast. Ben Lenhardt, an avid gardener and preservationist, explores the rich tradition of gardening along the shore of Lake Michigan from Evanston to Lake Bluff. This area, which includes Winnetka, Highland Park, and Lake Forest, is one of the most affluent in the United States, and the gardens are verdant retreats, lushly planted and meticulously maintained. Twenty-five gardens are included, organized according to their design--classic, naturalistic, country, and experimental. Lenhardt's authoritative and engaging descriptions, based on detailed interviews with the owners, are complemented by vivid images by noted landscape photographer Scott Shigley.
Download or read book French Country Cottage written by Courtney Allison and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2018-08-14 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover design inspiration as a photographer and blogger details the story of her renovation of a 1940s cottage in the California countryside. A little, abandoned vacation house that could, set in the center of rolling fields and trees becomes the cottage home of her dreams. A French country–style cottage filled with original elements and an exquisite mix of rustic and refined. The years of renovation allowed Courtney to create a lifestyle that is fueled by inspiration and beauty, a touch of whimsy, and an abundance of everyday elegance. The journey has been shared on her popular blog French Country Cottage, and now, through the publication of her first book, her readers will experience a reveal of more of her home and property and the inspirations behind her beloved style. Courtney's inspiring photography reveals every nuance of her style and home including a muted color palette, old brassy door knobs, chippy paint, antiques, her greenhouse and garden, and an abundance of entertaining and holiday decorating style. Blurring the lines between indoor and outdoor and embracing well-worn as well loved, French Country Cottage is a style that celebrates simplicity, indulges in romance, cherishes pieces with history and believes a chandelier and fresh flowers belong in every room.
Download or read book Welcome to the Farm written by Shaye Elliott and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fresh, new guide to the backyard lifestyle The homesteading movement is continuing to grow, as more people are stepping up to have a hand in where their food comes from. Whether you want to dabble or immerse yourself completely in the do-it-yourself, back-to-basics lifestyle, Welcome to the Farm is a comprehensive, fully illustrated guide to growing the very best food right in your own backyard. Shaye Elliott takes readers on a journey that teaches them how to harvest baskets full of organic produce, milk a dairy cow (and make butter), plant a homestead orchard, can jams and jellies, and even raise chickens and bees. From her experience running The Elliott Homestead, Shaye provides all the how-to wisdom you need to know about: The benefits of a home garden The basics of seed starting Building your own greenhouse What belongs in the winter garden Canning, freezing, and dehydrating techniques and recipes The pros and cons of caged vs. free-change chickens Keeping a dairy cow and what to do with all the milk Raising animals for meat Making your own cider and wine And so much more! Welcome to the Farm is aimed to serve homesteaders and urban-farmers alike, guiding them through the beginning stages of small-area farming and utilizing whatever amount of space they have available for optimal and delicious food production.
Download or read book Cottage Style written by Denise L. Caringer and published by Better Homes & Gardens Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaks cottage-style decorating into doable increments. Tip boxes throughout the book inspire readers. Illustrated with 300 full-colour photos.
Download or read book The Modern Cottage Garden written by Greg Loades and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “An inspirational book, with encouraging words and down-to-earth advice for achieving a year-round beautiful garden.” —Michael Marriott, chief rosarian at David Austin Roses In this practical and inspirational guide, Greg Loades presents a new style of planting: a fusion between classic cottage style and the new perennial movement. Using real gardens as examples, The Modern Cottage Garden teaches gardeners how to combine the best of both styles—big, colorful blooms and striking grasses and native plants—into one beautiful space that requires little maintenance and has a long season of interest. Fresh planting ideas for containers, small gardens, and diverse climates present an exciting style that can shine anywhere.
Download or read book The Cottage Garden written by Charlie Ryrie and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Synopsis coming soon.......
Download or read book Deer Resistant Design written by Karen Chapman and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Fear deer no more! The best source I’ve seen on the topic!” —Tracy DiSabato-Aust, award-winning garden designer and best-selling author Deer are one of the most common problems a gardener can face. These cute but pesky animals can quickly devour hundreds of dollars’ worth of plants. And common solutions include the use of unattractive fencing and chemicals. In Deer-Resistant Design, Karen Chapman offers another option—intentional design choices that result in beautiful gardens that coexist with wildlife. Deer-Resistant Design showcases real home gardens across North America—from a country garden in New Jersey to a hilltop hacienda in Texas—that have successfully managed the presence of deer. Each homeowner also shares their top ten deer-resistant plants, all welcome additions to a deer-challenged gardeners shopping list. A chapter on deer-resistant container gardens provides suggestions for making colorful, captivating, and imaginative containers. Lushly illustrated and filled with practical advice and inspiring design ideas, Deer-Resistant Design is packed with everything you need to confidently tackle this challenging problem.
Download or read book The Jewel Garden written by Monty Don and published by Two Roads. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'TRULY INSPIRING' Mail on Sunday Now familiar to millions of Gardeners' World fans as Longmeadow (the home of Nigel & Nellie), this is the story of Monty & Sarah Don's early days there. The Jewel Garden is the story of the garden that bloomed from the muddy fields around the Dons' Tudor farmhouse, a perfect metaphor for the Monty and Sarah's own rise from the ashes of a spectacular commercial failure in the late '80s . At the same time The Jewel Garden is the story of a creative partnership that has weathered the greatest storm, and a testament to the healing powers of the soil. Monty Don has always been candid about the garden's role in helping him to pull back from the abyss of depression; The Jewel Garden elaborates on this much further. Written in an optimistic, autobiographical vein, Monty and Sarah's story is truly an exploration of what it means to be a gardener.
Download or read book Dream Cottages written by Catherine Tredway and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2001-06-01 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cottage is both a relaxing retreat and an expression of your personality. Catherine Tredway presents 25 fabulous and unique cottage designs that range in style from a spacious ski chalet to a peaceful oasis in the desert. Full of charming regional accents, each design includes a full-color rendering, elevation views, floor plans, and photographs of architectural details. This elegant and practical book will inspire you to turn the cottage of your dreams into a reality.
Download or read book English Country Gardens written by Clay Perry and published by . This book was released on 2000-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My Secret Garden written by Alan Titchmarsh and published by Random House. This book was released on 2012-10-25 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After moving from the Barleywood garden where he hosted BBC Gardeners' World for seven years, Alan Titchmarsh set up home in an old farmhouse a few miles down the road, and went about planting his own private eden away from the public eye. In this horticultural memoir Alan finally reveals all about this secret garden, explaining with his trademark warmth the personal stories behind its design and evolution. Accompanied by beautiful photographs taken by Jonathan Buckley throughout the eight years in which the garden has been made, My Secret Garden allows us access to all of the successes and failures of this diverse and ambitious project. Comprising many different styles and spaces - from an acre of formal beds and ponds to wild flower meadows and a stunning winter garden - Alan's tales of development and cultivation will be applicable to all gardeners. With the plot encompassing fruit trees, a handsome greenhouse and wildlife-friendly plantings, gardeners of all styles and levels of expertise will find something to enjoy. Driven by Alan's infectious and informative style, My Secret Garden is a fascinating, amusing and inspiring book.
Download or read book English Cottage Gardening for American Gardeners written by and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2000 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thanks to the extraordinary color photos and gardening wisdom in this book, the elegant intimacy of the English cottage garden is a practical possibility for amateur gardeners in diverse regions of the United States.
Download or read book Cottage Gardens written by Claire Masset and published by National Trust. This book was released on 2020-05-01 with total page 413 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A celebration of a beloved and uniquely British garden style. The cottage garden's abundant, informal style is rooted in Victorian dreams of a perfect country life. But it has found new expressions from the Arts & Crafts movement to the present day. This book showcases a selection of National Trust cottage gardens, famous and obscure, including writer Thomas Hardy’s cottage in Dorset; the flower-filled cottage garden created at Sissinghurst, Kent, by Vita Sackville-West and harold Nicolson; the Tudor manor Cothele in Cornwall, Beatrix Potter's Cumbrian home, Hill Top, and the picturesque Alfriston Clergy House in East Sussex. Cottage Gardens also features some of the most famous non-National Trust examples from around the country, including Kelmscott Manor, Dove Cottage and Eastgrove Cottage Garden. With practical advice on creating your own cottage garden, including key plants and techniques, this is a wonderful companion for all garden enthusiasts. With climbing roses, bright hollyhocks, pathways edged with honeysuckle, blossom-filled orchards and wildflower meadows, this is the perfect book to capture the idyllic British country garden.
Download or read book The Gardener s Garden written by and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2020-01-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational resource for garden designers and garden-lovers - now available in a compelling compact format. The ultimate garden book - both a collection of gardens from around the world and a resource for those seeking inspiration on garden design and planting. Featuring over 250 permanent gardens by leading garden designers, horticulturalists and landscape architects, from the 14th century to the present day, and covering all key types and styles of garden, this well-illustrated compendium combines images, text, key information and captions for each of the featured gardens, appealing to both amateur and professional gardeners, as well as garden designers.
