Country Living Cottage Gardens
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (617 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1588163121 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
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Katelyn Thomas said Cottage Gardens Review. When Country Living puts its name on a book, it is usually chock full of pretty pictures. The new book Cottage Gardens by Toby Musgrave is no exception. Anyone who isn't sure exactly what they want in a garden, but leans toward an informal style, will enjoy flipping through the book for ideas. Also, the garden plans are nicely done. The book is well written, but it is hard to write yet another book on cottage style gardens and come up with much new and ex. "Not worth your money." according to Amazon Customer. I had great hopes for this book; I have other books from Country Living that are fantastic. This book, however, is a strange one. It's from an English point of view, which is fine, but not when you're expecting the American viewpoint. Most of the pictures are of gardens in foreign countries. I was expecting quaint country gardens in New England and the South, like what you'd see in Country Living magazine.The premise of the book is downright odd--he goes . Lori Pollock said Five Stars. great book
Almost any gardener will find the answer to his or her dreams, whether it’s a sweetly scented romantic garden, complete with a gentle fountain and secluded bower, or one that’s formal with tightly clipped yews and precise plantings. Eight designs focus on particular themes and climates, and all include a detailed plan and plant list, making it easy to re-create or adapt Toby Musgrave’s beautiful arrangements.A Main Selection of the Homestyle Book Club.• Advertising in Country Living magazine. Illustrations galore, plans, plants, and expert advice for creating dream gardens.There’s no garden more evocative than a cottage garden, and no experts more knowledgeable about how to devise the perfect design than leading horticulture authority Toby Musgrave and the editors at Country Living. Musgrave reveals, with the help of outstanding images by award-winning photographer Jerry Harpur, that cottage gardening actually encompasses a wide range of approaches