Beth Chatto's Green Tapestry Author:Beth Chatto One of the great gardeners of our time, Beth Chatto is renowned for both her use of unusual perennials and her mastery of difficult growing conditions. Her own garden, created from a virtual wasteland, is a symphony of form and texture. Now, Beth Chatto takes the reader on a personal tour of her garden. With the aid of250 color photos, she expla... more »ins how the garden and her philosophy of gardening have developed over the years. Among her topics are: Principles of Planting, The Entrance Garden, The Open Walks, The Shade Garden, The Dry Garden, and The Reservoir Garden; supplementing the chapters are a helpful plant guide and glossary. Rooted in more than30 years' experience, Chatto's basic principle of planting is an easy one to follow: if you choose the plants that thrive naturally in the conditions in your garden, successful cultivation and harmonious planting are likely to follow. Beth Chatto is the author of Dear Friend and Gardener, Beth Chatto's Garden Notebook, The Dry Garden, The Damp Garden, and Plant Portraits.« less