Kids Gardens
Linda understood that most children aren't just interested in growing plants; they are going to want to play in their gardens. Her articles about garden design are not about how to conceal your child's sandbox, they are about how to encourage ... [... more]
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Patio: Garden Design & Inspiration
 Must-read for garden design I must admit that I wasn't expecting much from Jamie Durie, knowing him mainly for his home renovation shows in Australia. However, after much searching through countless books on garden design in bookstores, I found his books ... [... more]
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Japanese Garden Design
A treasure for anyone interested in Japanese Gardens Confession: I didn't actually buy this book, I borrowed it from the library. Why am I telling you this? Because this will mark the first time, ever, that I've gone out and purchased a copy of a book ... [... more]
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The World of Garden Design: Inspiring Ideas from Around ...
You'll find it hard to tear yourself away from the gorgeous world tour of garden photos of this colorful book. More inspiration than practical guide, there's plenty to admire no matter what your style preference. Choose from among stately formal gardens, ... [... more]
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The Essential Garden Design Workbook
A good and very practical garden design book This book covers all phases of garden design, from original research, obtaining the owner's requirements, site survey sketch, checklist and inventory, to conceptual diagrams, presentation plans, theme plan, ... [... more]
CDN$39.95
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Ann Lovejoy's Organic Garden Design School: Guide to ...
West Coast gardening guru Ann Lovejoy has gained a significant following, and deservedly so--she's a gifted teacher, a lyrical writer, and a passionate advocate of organic solutions to even the most daunting garden problems. Her Organic Garden Design ... [... more]
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Color in Garden Design
Color As You've Never Seen It Before... A fabulous book! Reading it is like taking a short course in the study of color. Sandra Austin explains the various ways color has been "harnessed" historically through the use of color systems, and then ... [... more]
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Gardens Of Pompeii
Chapter 3 - Urban Vegetation, is the only one to touch on the subject of garden design and, as the title states, it is mainly about plants. There is some information about the garden of the House of the Chaste Lovers. The excavation of this house ... [... more]
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Designing For The Future
As you look forward towards another year of gardening and consider whether or not to plant another tree or large growing shrub, think about their effect on your garden in the years and decades ahead. Gardening ... [... more]
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Growing Avocados From Seed
When the seeds are cleaned, I carefully poke three toothpicks about halfway up the sides. The toothpicks may break, but be patient and keep trying. I have found the rounded toothpicks work a little better for this. Next, I place the seed with the ... [... more]
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The Loquat
Blooming during the late fall through late winter, it produces white to cream-colored blooms. One-half inch wide, these fragrant blooms have five petals. They open in large clusters, up to six inches in length. These arise at the ends of the ... [... more]
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The Front Is Right Here
Scrap metal was recycled to be used for the war effort. Children would go door-to-door collecting scrap metal in their wagons. High schools would have scrap metal drives. Beth Zimmer remembers "Tin Can Armies" where students collected iron to ... [... more]
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