Author: Robin Whalley
Publisher: Barn Elms Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Knot Gardens and Parterres is a fully illustrated guide to the history of these decorative features and shows how they relate to other contemporary arts and crafts. It also explains how to design and plant a knot garden.
Knot Gardens and Parterres
Author: Robin Whalley
Publisher: Barn Elms Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Knot Gardens and Parterres is a fully illustrated guide to the history of these decorative features and shows how they relate to other contemporary arts and crafts. It also explains how to design and plant a knot garden.
Publisher: Barn Elms Publishing
ISBN:
Category : Gardens
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Knot Gardens and Parterres is a fully illustrated guide to the history of these decorative features and shows how they relate to other contemporary arts and crafts. It also explains how to design and plant a knot garden.
Embroidered Knot Gardens
Author: Owen Davies
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9780713489668
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the textures and shapes of topiary, hedges, walls, paths and water features, to produce beautiful miniature gardens that are blooming with flowers and bursting with colour. Specialist techniques and simple instructions combine in this practical guide that inspires the reader to create their own textured, three-dimensional designs on canvas. From the spectacular reds, browns and burnished gold of autumn to the vibrant greens and refreshing blues of spring, these exquisite embroidered gardens encompass a variety of styles and historical periods – there is a design here to suit all tastes and abilities. Step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the appropriate stitches and techniques needed to achieve these stunning effects. The techniques covered include canvas stitches, stump work, ribbon embroidery, knitting and wire work, each one is easy to follow and fully illustrated with detailed line drawings.
Publisher: Batsford
ISBN: 9780713489668
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Master the textures and shapes of topiary, hedges, walls, paths and water features, to produce beautiful miniature gardens that are blooming with flowers and bursting with colour. Specialist techniques and simple instructions combine in this practical guide that inspires the reader to create their own textured, three-dimensional designs on canvas. From the spectacular reds, browns and burnished gold of autumn to the vibrant greens and refreshing blues of spring, these exquisite embroidered gardens encompass a variety of styles and historical periods – there is a design here to suit all tastes and abilities. Step-by-step instructions guide the reader through the appropriate stitches and techniques needed to achieve these stunning effects. The techniques covered include canvas stitches, stump work, ribbon embroidery, knitting and wire work, each one is easy to follow and fully illustrated with detailed line drawings.
The English Garden
Author: Charles Quest-Ritson
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567922646
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Sociohistorical overview of English gardening trends.
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
ISBN: 9781567922646
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 302
Book Description
Sociohistorical overview of English gardening trends.
Plot
Author: Meredith Kirton
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781740458801
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A companion volume to Dig by Meredith Kirton, Plot is a guide to every aspect of designing your garden.
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 9781740458801
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
A companion volume to Dig by Meredith Kirton, Plot is a guide to every aspect of designing your garden.
Garden Voices
Author: Carolyn Freas Rapp
Publisher: Willow Creek Press
ISBN: 1623435501
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Countless garden books tell us what, when, where and how to plant. Few explore the reasons why gardening becomes central to so many people's lives. In Garden Voices, Carolyn Rapp explores the relationships of women with their gardens, revealing sources of joy that go far beyond the pleasure of harvesting flowers, herbs or vegetables. As the 12 women tell their stories, readers will share the heartache and triumph set within plots of lovingly cultivated land. Everyone who reads Garden Voices will hear a whisper of themselves in the words of these creative, courageous, wise women. This is not just a book for people who love gardens; it's for people who love stories.
Publisher: Willow Creek Press
ISBN: 1623435501
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Countless garden books tell us what, when, where and how to plant. Few explore the reasons why gardening becomes central to so many people's lives. In Garden Voices, Carolyn Rapp explores the relationships of women with their gardens, revealing sources of joy that go far beyond the pleasure of harvesting flowers, herbs or vegetables. As the 12 women tell their stories, readers will share the heartache and triumph set within plots of lovingly cultivated land. Everyone who reads Garden Voices will hear a whisper of themselves in the words of these creative, courageous, wise women. This is not just a book for people who love gardens; it's for people who love stories.
Your Backyard Herb Garden
Author: Miranda Smith
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780875969947
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Here, in one complete, beautifully illustrated volume, is everything readers need to know to grow and use their own herbs. A special encyclopedia section gives clear information on identifying, growing, and enjoying more than 70 herbs. 200 color photos. 100 color illustrations.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780875969947
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Here, in one complete, beautifully illustrated volume, is everything readers need to know to grow and use their own herbs. A special encyclopedia section gives clear information on identifying, growing, and enjoying more than 70 herbs. 200 color photos. 100 color illustrations.
The Garden
The Gardeners Labyrinth
Author: Thomas Hill
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 260
Book Description
Topiary, Knots and Parterres
Author: Caroline Foley
Publisher: Pimpernel Press
ISBN: 9781910258187
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Topiary, knots, and parterres come in many guises, from the grand and imposing to the humble and folksy. In this book Caroline Foley -- with the aid of diarists, writers, wits, designers, gardeners, and garden owners -- traces their story through the centuries and across the world"--Jacket flap.
Publisher: Pimpernel Press
ISBN: 9781910258187
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
"Topiary, knots, and parterres come in many guises, from the grand and imposing to the humble and folksy. In this book Caroline Foley -- with the aid of diarists, writers, wits, designers, gardeners, and garden owners -- traces their story through the centuries and across the world"--Jacket flap.