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The Garden in Winter
Suzy Bales
Plant for Beauty and Interest in the Quiet Season
Rodale
November 2007
On Sale: October 30, 2007
224 pages
ISBN: 1594863636
EAN: 9781594863639
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction
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.
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