Piet Oudolfs gardens excite the senses and stir the emotions. Representing a giant step forward from the conventional color-themed border, this new approach to gardening gives just as much emphasis to form, texture, light, and movement as it does to color. Written in collaboration with Nol...  more

Piet Oudolfs gardens excite the senses and stir the emotions. Representing a giant step forward from the conventional color-themed border, this new approach to gardening gives just as much emphasis to form, texture, light, and movement as it does to color. Written in collaboration with Nol Kingsbury, Designing with Plants is an informative and visually breathtaking study of Piet Oudolfs planting theory and practice, and it provides all the advice necessary to create the same effects in your own garden.

Fifteen Solutions to Common Design Problems in Suburban and City Gardens by the Leading Landscape Architects of Their Day Elsa Rehmann was one of America's first woman landscape architects and was an early advocate of using native plants in garden design. She also promoted the liberal use of...  more

Fifteen Solutions to Common Design Problems in Suburban and City Gardens by the Leading Landscape Architects of Their Day Elsa Rehmann was one of America's first woman landscape architects and was an early advocate of using native plants in garden design. She also promoted the liberal use of flowers and well-defined natural borders, such as hedgerows, because "the beauty of the small place depends upon its enclosure." Noting that landscape design is often associated with estates, public works, and other grand properties, Rehmann decided to pose fifteen common problems with small properties to the leading landscape architects of the day to demonstrate that design principles could be successfully applied to areas of any size. The result was The Small Place: Its Landscape Architecture, now considered among the important books in the history of the field. Full of creative and clever ideas and with contributions from design luminaries such as Arthur A. Shurtleff, the Olmsted brothers, Warren H. Manning, Harold Carpan, Alling DeForest, Marian C. Coffin, and Elizabeth Leonard Strang, The Small Place features designs for both formal and informal gardens, a hillside property, a property in the shade, two gardens on one property, the planting of an approach and drive turn, and a layout for a city property, among others. Centered on the northeast, with gardens located in Providence, Rhode Island, Boston, Worcester, Fall River, Plymouth, and Fitchburg, Massachusetts, Ithaca, Larchmont, Rochester, and Flushing, New York, Chestnut Hill, Villanova, and Devon, Pennsylvania, Newark, New Jersey, and Columbus, Ohio, the book is complete with 100 plans and period black and white photographs.

This beautifully illustrated collection includes an account of the making of the authors' celebrated garden, Millstream, and many essays on alpine and woodland plants, including azaleas and rhododendrons. The heart of the book is a collection of Lincoln Foster's closely observed plant portraits,...  more

This beautifully illustrated collection includes an account of the making of the authors' celebrated garden, Millstream, and many essays on alpine and woodland plants, including azaleas and rhododendrons. The heart of the book is a collection of Lincoln Foster's closely observed plant portraits, in which he describes more than 100 genera and explains how to grow each. The soul of the book is Laura Louise Foster's story of how in 1949 the Fosters came to Millstream House and turned a woodland mountainside in Connecticut into one of the most enchanting rock gardens in the world.

Designing and planting fine gardens is an art best learned by example. In this inspiring and beautiful book, the renowned Penelope Hobhouse - gardener, plantswoman, garden writer and historian - uses some of the finest gardens in the world to display how to lay out and plant natural, flower,...  more

Designing and planting fine gardens is an art best learned by example. In this inspiring and beautiful book, the renowned Penelope Hobhouse - gardener, plantswoman, garden writer and historian - uses some of the finest gardens in the world to display how to lay out and plant natural, flower, patterned and formal gardens. From California to New York, West London to Normandy, each garden has been exquisitely photographed. In Garden Style, Penelope Hobhouse informs, advises and inspires on every aspect of garden design. She explains the importance of establishing a proper structure and how to create a successful small garden.

The authors explain the interrelationships of trees, wildflowers, ferns, bacteria and the soil of woodlands, suggest ways of preparing both large and small wildflower gardens, and describe when, where and how to gather woods plants. Includes detailed information on over 200 wildflowers and...  more

The authors explain the interrelationships of trees, wildflowers, ferns, bacteria and the soil of woodlands, suggest ways of preparing both large and small wildflower gardens, and describe when, where and how to gather woods plants. Includes detailed information on over 200 wildflowers and ferns. 195 illustrations.

Takes up the important topic of companion planting to achieve effective plant associations and , season by season, discusses plants that work together both chromatically and texturally. Verey considers every aspect of year-round gardening, from timing and soil conditions to the often-overlooked...  more

Takes up the important topic of companion planting to achieve effective plant associations and , season by season, discusses plants that work together both chromatically and texturally. Verey considers every aspect of year-round gardening, from timing and soil conditions to the often-overlooked harmonies between blooms, bark, stems, and fruit. 150 full-color photographs.

Author Ann Lovejoy starts with the basics—site analysis, region, climate, soil, water—and proceeds to the various types of plants to be used and to appendices listing sources for plants and supplies, as well as gardens to visit for inspiration.

One of Britain’s most beloved gardening writers encourages American gardeners to “let autumn join hands with spring” in this delightful guide to cottage garden flowers A gardening classic by one of Britain’s most beloved gardening writers Practical advice for country...  more

One of Britain’s most beloved gardening writers encourages American gardeners to “let autumn join hands with spring” in this delightful guide to cottage garden flowers A gardening classic by one of Britain’s most beloved gardening writers Practical advice for country gardens set in lyrical prose In Margery Fish’s imaginative adaptation of the traditional cottage garden style that she saw disappearing around her, she brought together old-fashioned plants and contemporary plants in the same vein. Today’s mixed borders are a direct descendant of the style Margery Fish created at East Lambrook Manor in Somerset—now once again open to the public. Cottage Garden Flowers covers plants that grow easily and naturally, including easy, adaptable bulbs, perennials and shrubs, such as Astrantia, columbines, daffodils, daisies, Dianthus, foxgloves, hollyhocks, Japonica, old roses, Phlox, Primula or Virburnum.

A FLOWER FOR EVERY DAY, first published in the 1960's, is one of the late Margery Fish's most original works, offering four seasons of garden beauty. Based on the plantings in her magnificent garden at East Lambrook in Somerset, the book surveys the plants in flower month by month, and...  more

A FLOWER FOR EVERY DAY, first published in the 1960's, is one of the late Margery Fish's most original works, offering four seasons of garden beauty. Based on the plantings in her magnificent garden at East Lambrook in Somerset, the book surveys the plants in flower month by month, and encourages gardeners to "let autumn join hands with spring." A FLOWER FOR EVERY DAY is a treasure house of ideas for prolonging and varying the planting season in all temperate climates. The deeply satisfying use of the garden as a changing, year-round spectacle may carry an even stronger messgae for contemporary gardeners than when the book was first published. Expert horticulturalist and author Graham Rice has reviewed Margery Fish's plant names and compiled a reference section at the back of the book from which to source the current botanical names mentioned in the next.

A reissue of a gardening classic—a month-by-month planning guide offering advice for a colorful and interesting gardens all year round “The garden to strive for is one that has no off-moments but is interesting and attractive whatever the time of year.” —Margery Fish A...  more

A reissue of a gardening classic—a month-by-month planning guide offering advice for a colorful and interesting gardens all year round “The garden to strive for is one that has no off-moments but is interesting and attractive whatever the time of year.” —Margery Fish A garden that is to be colorful and interesting all the year round needs careful planning. In An All-Year-Round Garden, Margery Fish takes the reader through the year giving details of how you can achieve this effect with foliage, evergreens, berried shrubs, and plants that flower in the midst of winter. She also details how you can fill the eye with color and beauty in spring and summer. The writings of Margery Fish, and her creative ideas and practical advice have stood the test of time. A plant-name section is included at the back of the book that allows readers to identify current plants from the Old Latin names within the text.

A classic by one of England's most respected gardening writers, GARDENING IN THE SHADE by the late Margery Fish is a practical and creative guide to making the most of a garden's shady spaces. Plants and planting for every type of shade are offfered here--from dry shaded borders and rock...  more

A classic by one of England's most respected gardening writers, GARDENING IN THE SHADE by the late Margery Fish is a practical and creative guide to making the most of a garden's shady spaces. Plants and planting for every type of shade are offfered here--from dry shaded borders and rock gardens to damp sites and dark walls. From years of experience in her own garden at East Lambrook, Somerset, Margery Fish learned that shade was an ooportunity to paint an exciting canvas with textures and foliage effects. Over 1,500 plants that she grew in her garden are described here. Expert horticulturalist and author Graham Rice has reviewed Margery Fish's plant names and compiled a reference section at the back of the book from which to source the current botanical names of plants mentioned in the text.

Not since Martha Schinz's masterful Visions of Paradise, published in 1984, has there been such an important survey of garden design and style as Breaking Ground. Whereas Visions of Paradise featured classic European garden design, Breaking Ground takes an in-depth look at the work of ten...  more

Not since Martha Schinz's masterful Visions of Paradise, published in 1984, has there been such an important survey of garden design and style as Breaking Ground. Whereas Visions of Paradise featured classic European garden design, Breaking Ground takes an in-depth look at the work of ten contemporary garden designers living and working in America and Europe today. The two hundred glorious full-color photographs by Erica Lennard and the lucid text by garden writer and designer Page Dickey capture the spirit and genius of the ten designers. A chapter is devoted to each designer--his or her sources of inspiration, style, philosophy, and method of creation. From the bold Southern California designs of Nancy Power to the urban geometries of Madison Cox to the updated French formal style of Louis Benech to the romantic country gardens of Nancy McCabe, Breaking Ground profiles the artists who are redefining garden design categories. Inspirational, informative, contemporary, and beautiful, Breaking Ground is a spectacularly crafted object in itself--sure to be one of the major garden gift books of the season.

1950's wisdom on such subjects as the herbaceous border,rose gardens, soft and top fruit, shrubs, rockand water gardens,garden planning and many other subjects.

Originally published in 1901, Old Time Gardens by Alice Morse Earle was one of the most popular and influential garden books of the early twentieth century--and one of the first to be extensively illustrated with photographs. With the recent revival of interest in historic gardens and heirloom...  more

Originally published in 1901, Old Time Gardens by Alice Morse Earle was one of the most popular and influential garden books of the early twentieth century--and one of the first to be extensively illustrated with photographs. With the recent revival of interest in historic gardens and heirloom plants, Old Time Gardens has once again become a valued, if hard to find, resource for gardeners and landscape designers, and historians. This new edition, featuring an introduction by landscape historian Virginia Lopez Begg, makes this classic work available to a new generation of readers. Old Time Gardens celebrates the plants and garden designs of early America. Distinguished by its inviting style, wealth of detailed information about plants, design and garden ornaments, and captivating descriptions and photographs of historic gardens, the book is still regularly cited in books and magazine articles, and recommended on web sites. Earle's advocacy of historic garden designs was rooted in her strong sense of the garden as a place to live in, and to interact with nature, family and friends, according to Begg. For Earle, the significance of gardens lay not just in their design and plants, but also in their association with the people who cultivated and used them.Accessible, informative, inspiring, and lavishly illustrated, this classic work is still a valuable resource for gardeners, landscape designers, and an essential volume for garden historians.

For hunters, naturalists, scouts, nature lovers. How to recognize tracks of alligators, bobcats, centipedes, owls, skunks, toads, many other animals. Diagrams of tracks, tips on identification. "...interesting and a good inexpensive introduction..."-The Naturalist (UK).

Discover the myriad forms, habits and habitats of insects in 39 fascinating adventures guided by noted author and teacher. You’ll encounter eggs that look like flowerpots, weevils like pebbles, galleries of termites, much more. Opens your eyes to hundreds of nature’s tiny miracles....  more

Discover the myriad forms, habits and habitats of insects in 39 fascinating adventures guided by noted author and teacher. You’ll encounter eggs that look like flowerpots, weevils like pebbles, galleries of termites, much more. Opens your eyes to hundreds of nature’s tiny miracles. 307 illustrations by the author. List of biological supply houses.

In this splendid collection of short essays, gardener, writer, and professor Allen Lacy takes readers on a series of garden excursions, beginning at home. Lacy writes of his experiences with a variety of plants--evening primrose, prairie gentian, sumac, coreopsis, fuchsias, gloriosa lilies--in...  more

In this splendid collection of short essays, gardener, writer, and professor Allen Lacy takes readers on a series of garden excursions, beginning at home. Lacy writes of his experiences with a variety of plants--evening primrose, prairie gentian, sumac, coreopsis, fuchsias, gloriosa lilies--in his own garden in New Jersey. Then he charts his travels to other gardens, in the United States, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands. Final essays in Farther Afield include a discussion of garden writing, profiles of other horticulturists, and humorous pieces on cats and houseplants, and, of course, flamingoes.

In his third collection of essays, one of America's most thoughtful and engaging garden writers surveys the world with a gardener's eye. Like his highly acclaimed earlier collections, this work is full of sound advice, passionate opinions, and Lacy's open delight in every conceivable...  more

In his third collection of essays, one of America's most thoughtful and engaging garden writers surveys the world with a gardener's eye. Like his highly acclaimed earlier collections, this work is full of sound advice, passionate opinions, and Lacy's open delight in every conceivable aspect of gardening.