Product Description

A beautifully illustrated edition of Colour Schemes for the Flower Garden, one of the most influential gardening books of the 20th century. With an approach as fresh and relevant now as when it first appeared in 1908, this book, by the great garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, is an eloquent expression of her painterly ideas on colour, and takes the form of an inspiring and instructive tour of her own garden at Munstead Wood.

Beautiful and delicate illustrations of some of Gertrude Jekyll's favourite plants augment full-colour interpretations of her planting plans to convey an instant impression of her aims. This edition – with a preface by Richard Bisgrove – does full justice to the author's vision of the use of colour in the garden.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #138862 in Books
• Published on: 2001-06-07
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Garden News, July 12th, 2001
'I will read this book for pleasure, inspiration and to learn a great deal from a great plantswoman'.

Ameteur Gardening, July 2001
'...Jeykell's approach is just as relevant to today's gardener...It's a really easy, flowing read.'

Water Gardener, September 2001
'This book has had a tremendous impact on the role of colour in the garden...'

Customer Reviews

Gertrude Jekyll
Absolutely brilliant. Does exactly what it says in the title.
Plans details layouts schemes. You can copy and build a Gertrude Jekyll herbaceous border in your own garden.

Make better borders!
Illustrated version of a gardening classic for those who want a traditional garden. Hand coloured versions of Jeckyls original sketches bring her ideas to life. This book will appeal to those with large spaces to fill. It explains how to make colour themed borders that last all through the summer without leaving unsightly "holes" when plants finish flowering.

Briliant :)
Wonderful book. Came in perfect condition, very pleased with it and its delivery. Worth the money.