Download or read book P Allen Smith s Garden Home written by P. Allen Smith and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lots of people want gardens but find the prospect of getting started a bit daunting. P. Allen Smith's Garden Home is P. Allen Smith's inviting solution. Smith begins with his own story: his family's love of gardens and experience in the nursery business, his own education at the great gardens of England, and his discovery that we all have, as he says, "a longing for our agrarian past." After walking us through his own "garden home" and explaining why he made the choices he did, Allen introduces his 12 principles of garden design, discussing such topics as a sense of enclosure, framing the view, texture, pattern, rhythm, and, of course, color. Then, with step-by-step projects, he shows readers how to apply the principles in their own garden homes. For the millions of people who know Smith through his syndicated television show, Weather Channel segments, and appearances on The Early Show, this book is the irresistible invitation to follow him into the garden.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Living in the Garden Home written by P. Allen Smith and published by Three Rivers Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow one of America's bestselling gardening writers into his garden as he shares more than 50 creative projects and inspiring ideas for readers to bring the garden's bounty and natural beauty into their lives and homes year round. 350 full-color photographs.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Veggies and Herbs written by P. Allen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From containers of lettuce and rosemary to rows of broccoli and tomatoes, there's nothing quite like growing produce in the backyard or on the deck, and garden designer and lifestyle expert P. Allen Smith shows how with this card collection. It features 27 of Smith's favorite herbs and vegetables, as well as corresponding recipes for a true garden-to-table experience. This package also includes an hour-long DVD with additional how-to projects, organic care and pest control tips, and garden tours.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Bringing the Garden Indoors written by P. Allen Smith and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden designer P. Allen Smith is best known for the beauty he creates outdoors. From his monthly segment on the Today show to his own nationally syndicated television programs, people look to him for ways to design, update, or totally reinvent their outdoor garden spaces. Now, for the first time, Allen has turned his attention to the indoors—specifically, how to use the bounty of the garden to decorate the home. Whether it’s growing a citrus tree in your kitchen, using boxed plants to decorate your dining table, or forcing bulbs into bloom and showcasing them in a fantastic flea market find or a family heirloom, Allen’s sixty-five fail-safe projects are pure inspiration for every room in your home—including the often overlooked entranceway. With inviting color photography and clear, concise instructions, he'll teach you how to choose the right containers for the greatest impact, decorate with the season in mind, pick unusual but visually dramatic props to complement a bouquet, or showcase a collection (such as creamware, baskets,or cast iron) by using them as centerpieces for flowers and plants. As a result, you’ll transform your place into a garden home. Even if you’re not a gardener, these projects can work in your home, too. A visit to the local plant shop can supply everything you need to make the projects your own. Whether you’re looking to do something as simple as creating a tabletop centerpiece or as sophisticated as using the garden’s bounty to call attention to your artwork, P. Allen Smith’s plethora of ideas and expert know-how will inspire you to bring the outdoors indoors any time of the year.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Bulb Garden written by P. Allen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Garden designer and lifestyle expert P. Allen Smith takes away the mystery of bulb growing with this card collection. It features planting and care information for 30 spring and summer bulbs, as well as projects and applications that will have any gardener growing drifts of daffodils and containers of cannas like a pro. This collection also includes an hour-long DVD that highlights additional how-to projects and travel features showcasing spectacular bulb gardens.
Download or read book Suzy Bales Down to Earth Gardener written by Suzy Bales and published by Rodale. This book was released on 2004-10-06 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An award-winning garden writer shares her secrets and wisdom in a tour of her beautiful personal garden, illustrated in more than 150 full-color breathtaking photographs and interspersed with tips, advice, and essential information. 20,000 first printing.
Download or read book No Room for Democracy written by Richard M. Rosenbaum and published by RIT Cary Graphic Arts Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dick Rosenbaum, born to a Jewish immigrant family in 1930s upstate New York, first met with discrimination as a young boy. Intensifying his personal struggle was the onset of alopecia hair loss at age 8. Through his new autobiography we learn that Dick Rosenbaum not only beat the odds but actually turned his hair condition into a major asset which he used to enhance his career throughout his remarkable life. Rosenbaum traces his career as a Cornell Law student, a practicing attorney in Rochester, New York, and then head of his county's Republican Committee, which segued into a nomination as the youngest New York Supreme Court Judge in history. Quickly advancing to the pinnacle of state politics in the 1970s, Rosenbaum was appointed chairman of the New York Republican Party by millionaire Governor Nelson Rockefeller. This valuable connection would give Rosenbaum entrée into national politics when Rockefeller assumed the vice presidency under Gerald Ford. Rosenbaum's achievements are punctuated by his frank reflections on lessons learned from failed runs for the New York governorship, his return to practicing law in the private sector, and the challenges of balancing family life with public service. Dick Rosenbaum narrates each moment with his characteristic booming enthusiasm and candid anecdotes, while sharing thoughtful insights derived from witnessing the shakeups of some 45 years of American political life. Rosenbaum's journey is a unique portrait of self-made success.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Rose Garden written by P. Allen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This card collection features planting and care information for 28 of Smith's favorite roses, plus how-to projects and choosing the best companion plants. This collection also includes an hour-long DVD with additional how-to projects, garden tours and more."--Container.
Download or read book Gardens in Time written by Jacques Bosser and published by . This book was released on 2006-11 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ambitious in scope and a wonder to examine, the follow-up to world-renowned photographer Le Toquin's successful "The Most Beautiful Gardens in the World, Gardens in Time" contains lush and glorious photographs of the nearly 130 gardens that Le Toquin explored across 20 countries.
Download or read book P Allen Smith s Container Gardens Deck written by P. Allen Smith and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Problems of Plenty written by R. Douglas Hurt and published by Ivan R. Dee Publisher. This book was released on 2002 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compact narrative history of American agriculture over the last century, emphasizing the farmer's growing reliance on the federal government.
Download or read book Houston Garden Book written by John Kriegel and published by Shearer Pub. This book was released on 1991-01-01 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers advice to gardeners on how to cope with the climateand soil of the Texas Gulf Coast region, reviewing the basics of how plants grow, soil preparation, planting and maintenance, and pest control; and featuring descriptions of major landscape plants, seasonal flowers, tropicals, vegetables, and table crops.
Download or read book Easy Gardens for the South written by Harvey Cotten and published by Color Garden Incorporated. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This groundbreaking book shows beginners and experienced gardeners alike how to create gorgeous gardens with the easiest, colorful, low water plants the south has to offer. Learn about annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees that thrive with little or no irrigation and only require minutes of care per year - plants that can breeze through hot, humid, southern summers while attracting butterflies, birds and hummingbirds. Shop for plants like a pro by taking the book with you to garden centers and checking out the latest information on the newest plants around from people who have grown them! Create traffic-stopping color combinations from the over 150 easy examples shown. The book is extremely easy to follow, with thousands of color photographs, as well as many budget gardening tips. For Arkansas, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, north Florida, and north and central Louisiana."--Publisher description
Download or read book Living Floral written by Margot Shaw and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brimming with top stylemakers' and designers' innovative floral design ideas to enliven the home, Living Floral will resonate with those who appreciate the beauty and everyday luxury of flowers. For this inspirational, yet instructive, book Shaw presents portraits of top tastemakers at home who share their joy of flowers. From interior designers Charlotte Moss, Suzanne Rheinstein, and Bunny Williams, and event designer Tara Guerard to floral and garden experts Sybil Sylvester and P. Allen Smith and culinary consultant Alex Hitz, these luminaries impart their personal botanical point of view. They show how to incorporate flowers in home decor and present numerous ways to entertain with flair. Interior designers illustrate how eclectic furnishings work well with floral and botanical accents in fabric, wallpaper, artwork, and accessories to shape chic indoor spaces. We will learn how traditionalists and modernists put together an attractive table; for example, by mixing heirloom silver with simple white china and bright flowers arranged in everyday glass containers. This gorgeously photographed book concludes with a primer on such topics as extending the life of fresh-cut flowers and assembling a table runner of charming blooms. Living Floral is a must-have for flower and interior design enthusiasts, as well as home gardeners.
Download or read book Green Wood for the Garden written by Alan Bridgewater and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects plans include: beehive cloche, arched trefoil trellis, birdhouse feeder, warp and weft woven border, classical cone, rustic slabwood gate, obelisk, log cabin planter, American rustic bench, living willow arch, hearts and diamonds screen, rustic pavilion pergola, country club chair, cantilever bridge, tea for two shelter.
Download or read book The Name of the Room written by Tony Rivers and published by Bbc Publications. This book was released on 1992 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accompanying a 4 x 30 minute BBC TV series, this book provides four accounts of the evolution of the home by established writers in the field of architecture. They concentrate on different parts of the house, presenting a complete picture of the British house and home, its history and evolution.
Download or read book My Soulful Home written by Kelly Wilkniss and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-05 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Soulful Home, A Year in Flowers offers detailed instruction for those new to floral arrangements and fresh inspiration to the experienced. Join award winning blogger Kelly Wilkniss as she seeks to elevate the every day with fresh cut beauty, illustrated with 105 gorgeous pictures.
