"Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit wall calendar features twelve exquisi ..."
"Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit 2009 wall calendar features twelve ..."
"Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit 2008 wall calendar features the exqui ..."
"Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhist spirituality, Japanese gardens are particularly conducive to meditation, harmony, inspiration, and inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill, and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit wall calendar ..."
"Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit 2011 Mini Calendar features twelve e ..."
Garden to Vase(1st Edition) Growing and Using Your Own Cut Flowers by Linda Beutler, AllanMandell Hardcover, 272 Pages, Published 2007 by Timber Press, Incorporated Illustrated ISBN-13: 978-0-88192-825-9, ISBN: 0-88192-825-9
" As an accomplished gardener and professional florist, Linda Beutler offers unique insights into creating inspired floral arrangements and growing the plants that go into them. Among the topics that Beutler discusses are the philosophy of floral design; making creative use of plants you're already growing; techniques of harvesting and preparing cut flowers; "bouquet basics"; and creating arrangements for special occasions. The book culm ..."
Naturalistic Gardening(1st Edition) Reflecting the Planting Patterns of Nature by Ann Lovejoy, AllanMandell Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2002 by Sasquatch Books ISBN-13: 978-1-57061-120-9, ISBN: 1-57061-120-3
""Gardening is by definition interference with nature," begins Ann Lovejoy cheerfully. That said, gardeners will save themselves no end of trouble by cooperating with nature insofar as possible. Thus naturalistic gardening, which has made real inroads into the more formal, traditional American gardens over the past few years. But naturalistic gardening doesn't mean just throwing a lot of seeds on the ground, or letting the weeds take ove ..."
"Anyone who has ever yearned for a garden more expressive than the usual beds, borders, and lawns should look no further than the nearest visual artist's home garden for inspiration. That's just what Valerie Easton and David Laskin do in Artists in Their Gardens. The authors profile 12 artists--glass blowers, ceramicists, painters, sculptors, and architects--and show that artists don't just break all the traditional rules, they appro ..."
Garden Retreats(1st Edition) Creating an Outdoor Sanctuary by Barbara Blossom Ashmun, AllanMandell Paperback, 160 Pages, Published 2000 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-2500-9, ISBN: 0-8118-2500-0
"The idea of garden as sanctuary is as old as the Garden of Eden, as allegorical as man crossing the desert in search of an oasis. Too often we get so caught up in landscaping, in making improvements, in the sheer work of a garden, that we forget to enjoy what we have created. In today's fast-paced world, where we wear our public face for more hours than ever before, the respite offered by a garden can be life-restoring. If there is one ..."
Tea Gardens(1st Edition) Places to Make and Take Tea by Ann Lovejoy, AllanMandell Hardcover, 120 Pages, Published 1998 by Chronicle Books ISBN-13: 978-0-8118-1905-3, ISBN: 0-8118-1905-1
"Whether it is a cup of chamomile sipped in an English tea garden or a jasmine tea enjoyed in a Japanese retreat, the tradition of making and taking tea in the garden is a practice steeped in history. Ann Lovejoy has lovingly adapted this long-standing tradition for the gardeners and tea lovers of today. This beautifully photographed guide combines simple garden design strategies with smart planting advice to create enchanting outdoor sp ..."
"Gardening from Scratch "This book attempts to demystify the garden design process by explaining the principles that inform every stage, from fact-gathering to the variety of practical applications which result in a satisfying garden... In writing Gardening from Scratch, I offer you the practical and philosophical tools with which to make your own garden of personal delight. I hope you have as much fun in the process as I do. Indeed, I f ..."