Garden Plants of Japan Other / Books Japanese plants have had an unmistakable influence on the gardens of the world. Who can imagine gardens without flowering cherries, hostas, Japanese maples, or magnolias? For all the popularity of these plants in international gardens, however, few gardeners know the full story of Japanese plants — … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:06:51 (22179 readers) | |
Serene Gardens Other / Books Creating Japanese Design and Detail in the Western Garden | With their superbly shaped trees and shrubs, subtly colored foliage, and emphasis on nature in its pure state, Japanese Zen gardens are spaces of beauty and tranquility. Serene Gardens is an exquisitely illustrated introduction to the style … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2008 21:44:34 (11807 readers) | |
Authentic Japanese Gardens Other / Books This beautifully illustrated book provides an inspirational and practical introduction to the traditions of Japanese Zen gardens, using natural materials such as wood, bamboo, rocks and pebbles. Emphasizing the value of shape in trees and shrubs with the subtlety of color through the varied greens of … Contributed by amazon 23.09. 2016 16:17:01 (11963 readers) | |
Gardens of the Spirit 2008 Calendar Other / Books Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, … Contributed by amazon 28.10. 2007 08:01:34 (10075 readers) | |
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Creating Your Own Japanese Garden Other / Books The strong horizontals of bamboo reflected in a dark circle of water; the rhythmic clap of the deer scarer; the contemplative beauty of waves created in sand: combinations of nature and art that soothe and uplift the spirit. Your vision of a Japanese garden need not be confined to Japan. Here is a fully … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:09:27 (12455 readers) | |
Classic Bonsai of Japan Other / Books Enter the fascinating world of bonsai, the centuries-old gardening art form of cultivating trees as potted plants. Refined to a high art in Japan, bonsai offers not only the familiar gardening delights but also, at its highest levels, a philosophical and aesthetic communion with nature. … Contributed by amazon 20.04. 2007 08:09:02 (15507 readers) | |
Maples for Gardens Other / Books A Color Encyclopedia | This photo gallery of the best maples for garden use is a complement both to Maples of the World and to J. D. Vertrees s Japanese Maples, since more than a third of the book is devoted to Acer palmatum, including many new and unusual cultivars. The photographs, taken in locations … Contributed by amazon 15.04. 2007 19:04:12 (14201 readers) | |
Acer palmatum 'Dissectum Garnet' - Japanese maple Plants / Deciduous Shrubs “Dissectum Garnet” is one of the top selling Japanese maples ever. It has been popular around the world for many decades. Its filigree leaves are deeply cut = dissected, hence its name. They look like giant snowflakes cut in pieces and densely cover even young plants. The colour show begins with … Contributed by havlis 16.02. 2008 19:06:42 (70109 readers) | |
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Zen in Your Garden Other / Books Zen in Your Garden: Creating Sacred Spaces Full of colorful, striking photographs and insightful commentary this Zen gardening book is an essential guide to the most serene of Japanese traditional arts. … Contributed by amazon 02.01. 2017 11:04:46 (19742 readers) | |
Kyoto Gardens Other / Software, DVD Kyoto Gardens: A Virtual Stroll Through Zen Landscapes utilizes Apple Computer s QuickTime VR technology to walk through 24 of Kyoto s most renowned gardens. A seamless panorama of wood, sand, and stone lets users experience Japanese garden design and the world of Zen firsthand. Maps, slides, screensavers, … Contributed by amazon 14.04. 2007 12:24:24 (18426 readers) | |
Hollies for Gardeners Other / Books Richly enshrouded in legend and superstition, valued for a wide variety of uses and prized by gardeners, hollies have always been part of our lives and gardens. Now they are enjoying a peak of popularity as gardeners wake up to their huge diversity of form, foliage and fruit, marvel at their adaptability, … Contributed by amazon 12.04. 2007 10:23:33 (12427 readers) | |
