Celebrated Gardens
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Celebrated Gardens EdenTim Smit says we should "Demand the impossible", and in a disused china clay pit in Cornwall, the impossible has been delivered - a living theatre of plants and people and their interdependence, contained in the world's largest greenhouses. This is the story of the Eden Project, told by its creator, Tim Smit, from its genesis in the Lost Gardens of Heligan, its design and construction against the odds, the personalities of the team, the energy that brought the vision to life, and the future for the Eden Project. More information and prices from: Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.com - US dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros  The Essential Garden Design Workbookby Rosemary AlexanderA well-designed garden provides pleasure to owner and visitor alike but often eludes even the most experienced gardener. The Essential Garden Design Workbook guides you through every stage of designing a garden, from site assessment to drawing up plans and selecting suitable materials. Here you will learn how to assess your site and experiment with design ideas that fit well with the garden's surroundings. You will find easy ways to measure large spaces, estimate the height of a tree, and determine the right proportions for a deck, pathway, or steps. The book includes clear instructions for drawing up plans --- from initial concept diagram to final design. This book is tailormade for hands-on gardeners who want to rework their gardens to achieve that sought-after 'designer finish'. Hundreds of explanatory drawings and quick-reference diagrams make this workbook a vital addition to the bookshelves of every gardener, design student, and professional. By working through this book from start to finish, a designer garden is within everyone's reach. More information and prices from: Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.com - US dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros |
 A Year at KewA Year at Kew is a month-by-month journey through the world’s greatest botanical garden, following the work of Kew’s committed team of experts in the gardens and glass houses, laboratories and libraries that give Kew its reputation as a centre of scientific excellence. Each monthly chapter looks at what’s currently in flower at Kew, what’s being planted or removed, names a plant of the month and takes an in-depth look at one of the special activities going on – everything from research field trips to garden parties. Day-in-the-life diaries of some of the stars from the television series capture the magic of the garden, and the year is punctuated with a series of hugely popular seasonal festivals and exhibitions. More information and prices from: Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.com - US dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros  "Ground Force" Garden Handbookby Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock, Tommy WalshAdvice on maintaining the garden without it taking over your life. The book has sections allocated to each of the authors' specialities. Alan talks about plant choice and general care; Charlie deals with containers, ponds and fountains; and Tommy looks after fences, furniture and hard surfaces. More information and prices from: Amazon.co.uk - British pounds Amazon.de - Euros Amazon.fr - Euros Amazon.com - US dollars Amazon.ca - Canadian dollars |
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