Product Description

This volume presents thoughts on "painting" a garden. Gertrude Jekyll studied painting as a young girl, then fulfilled many commissions, enjoying a considerable reputation as an artist and craftswoman before becoming a gardener.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1403273 in Books
• Published on: 1995-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 328 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.