Description
Description
Be inspired by nature's design! From the earliest snowdrops to alpine violet, tulips, and late autumn crocuses, bulbs add interest and color to the garden throughout the year. Renowned naturalistic garden designer Jacqueline van der Kloet has mastered a nonchalant and magical style, where bulbs emerge playfully, dancing among perennials and grasses. Growing Bulbs in the Natural Garden provides inspiration and insights gained from van der Kloet's career, using nature as a model. This exquisitely photographed guide offers advice on bulb varieties, planting methods, and handy tools for gardeners working in spaces large and small.
About the Author
About the Author
Jacqueline van der Kloet is an internationally acclaimed garden designer and one of Holland's best-known gardening authorities, whose advice is sought by designers and landscape architects around the world. Her designs are prized for their beauty, naturalized schemes, and bold uses of color. Van der Kloet's client list includes some of the most prestigious public gardens in the world, including Holland's famous Keukenhof. In North America, she teamed with Piet Oudolf for innovative plantings at New York's Battery Park, New York Botanical Garden, and Chicago's Lurie Garden. Her work includes many private gardens as well, and she frequently contributes to international exhibitions.
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"I don't know anyone else with as much experience and knowledge when it comes to designing with bulbs. There is no one to beat her."--Piet Oudolf, author of Planting the Natural Garden
"Van der Kloet lends her expertise to gardeners everywhere...It's a bulb-packed book."--Horticulture
"This beautiful new book teaches how to plant bulbs in your landscape alongside perennials and grasses in a naturalistic style. It's a must-have for any bulb gardener for planting tips, design idea, and learning about specialty bulbs."--PureWow
"In her compact and beautifully illustrated book, van der Kloet passes on many good lessons."--Financial Times
"Growing bulbs in the Natural Garden handily covers all the basics, conveyed in van der Kloet's authoritative yet conversational first-person voice."--The American Gardener
"Packed with inspiration for the spring garden."--Living, etc.
"Holland-based garden designer van der Kloet focuses on bulbs in this outstanding book...This gorgeous book expertly gives both experienced and novice gardeners the tools and inspiration they need to start or enhance their gardens."--Library Journal
"The book is both beautiful and useful, offering advice for growing in containers, practical planting tips, suggested bulb-planting tools and even a list of bulbs that are pollinator favorites."--The Seattle Times
"An honest perspective, emphasizing a more naturalistic approach and detailing the best choices and techniques."--Gardens Illustrated
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
Timber Press (OR)
Pub date:
2024-02-06
Length:
240 pages

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