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: #1638276 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-10
• Original language: English
• 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's Colour Schemes
As an Engish Gardener "displaced in Kansas" this book was a delight. Anyone who wants to plan a garden large or small should turn to this little gem written over 80 years ago. Miss Jekyll was the definitive garden planner, her ideas of colours and seasonal planting will inspire you to create a beautiful garden of your own. Quite the best of her kind.