The Garden in Winter: Plant for Beauty and Interest in the Quiet Season
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Most of us think of winter as the time when the garden sleeps and our attention turns to indoor activities. Yet Better Homes & Gardens contributing editor Suzy Bales lures us to the windows, the garden paths, and outdoor areas to witness the beauty and vitality of the winter garden. The possibilities for creating interest in the winter landscape are considerable. Through Suzy's eyes, you'll discover the intriguing patterns of tree bark; the sculptural shapes created by trees, arching vines, shrubs, and seedheads of perennials and grasses; the outline of outdoor structures, containers, and ornaments; and the unexpected but welcome dashes of color added by conifers, berries, early bulbs, and yes, even flowers. Suzy provides details on the best plants and cultivars to choose and explains how to group them for the most arresting vignettes. Suzy devotes an entire chapter sharing her secrets for creating one-of-a-kind holiday wreaths, unique centerpieces and mantel arrangements, and striking outdoor features with greens, interesting branches, berries, cones, and seedpods from her winter garden. Sometimes whimsical, always useful, her suggestions and ideas bring the outdoors in to brighten the darkest time of year. You will also find descriptions of places and people who celebrate winter in unusual ways, such as Les Blake, the creator of "fire and ice" sculptures in Alaska, or the village of Cooperstown, New York, that decorates for the holidays with a flourish. This book overflows with ideas for transforming your views in winter. Plan for the quiet season by following the suggestions of garden enthusiast Suzy Bales and your garden will continue to delight you through the year. Review: Xmas present for a landscape architect - I bought this gift for my sister's partner. She said the book gave her lots of ideas for future clients. Review: Pretty pictures - Nice gift for a gardener
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 26 Reviews |
T**R
Xmas present for a landscape architect
I bought this gift for my sister's partner. She said the book gave her lots of ideas for future clients.
J**.
Pretty pictures
Nice gift for a gardener
A**Y
Good book
It's not the bible when it comes to the garden in the winter, but its a good reference book with some great ideas. I would recommend it.
B**L
Inspiring & Uplifting Garden Reference
In the dead of winter, most of us see only greys and white outside of our window, this book helps you to explore all of the beauty that this quiet time of the year can hold. It is a great reference book and I feel that it will make every gardener take a fresh look at winter and truly making your garden a year round feast for the soul.
D**Y
Watch Out! Errors and invasives recommended.
This book contains a lot of good advice on an important subject. But, while multiflora rose is aptly noted a menace, the author has "learned to live with it" instead of instructing readers to eradicate it. A number of invasive species are discussed as though they're just another option for the reader to plant; privet hedge, myrtle, wintercreeper, wisteria, miscanthus, japanese barberry. The use of these plants should be discouraged, especially given the fact you can buy them at any home improvement or garden center. The problem is, they escape cultivation and disrupt natural systems by reducing biodiversity. Another concern is the caption for the photo on page 45 mislabels a dwarf spruce as a blue rug juniper. Let's hope that was an editing oversight but, it's not something I'd think Rodale would be comfortable having in publication.
J**E
An eye opener
I am a new gardener and I had never considered gardening for winter beauty. It certain can make a difference to look out my window on a dreary day and see red berries, colorful stems, golden evergreens and early flooring bulbs. This book is filled with good ideas.
E**D
A real book by a real gardener
I love that this book is so personal, a real glimpse into the author's life with lots of insights about what it means to really be a gardener. Brava! The book is a beautiful example of a real book vs. "books" pieced together by editorial teams responding to what they hear from focus groups. Hooray for personality and individuality!
L**N
I would have like more detailed information
Lovely photographs. I would have like more detailed information.
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