In Harmony With Nature: Lessons from the Arts and Crafts Garden
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In Harmony With Nature: Lessons from the Arts and Crafts Garden

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“Quoting seminal figures....Darke reexamines the pertinence of arts and crafts ideals for our own gardens...[and] sidebar boxes...suggest[ing] specific plants and planting methods, and types of materials and decorative embellishments. A bevy of beautiful photographs illustrates Darke’s thoughtful and inspiring ruminations.”—Booklist.
Paperback, 160 pages
Published March 1st 2001 by Friedman (first published January 1st 2000)
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Brent
Feb 03, 2011 Brent rated it 5 of 5 stars
I love what this book teaches about a time, a philosophy and an aesthetic! This is one resource that has truly shaped how I approach landscape design.
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Suzan Poisner
May 17, 2013 Suzan Poisner rated it 3 of 5 stars
Nice introduction to period gardening.
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Meadow
Apr 05, 2010 Meadow rated it 3 of 5 stars  ·  review of another edition
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I don't think this is the style I like for a garden.
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