Quick & Easy Projects for the Weekend
Carpenter Alan and Gill Bridgewater
Over 25 new and exciting contemporary furniture projects for novice and more experienced carpenters. Whether you want to create a kitchen trolley, adjustable porch chair, child’s stool or stylish tableware, this ontemporary range of step-by-step projects is achievable within a weekend.
144 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Over 200 colour photographs and 25 diagrams 32,000 words
ISBN 1 85974 445 1 hardback
Price: £17.99 AUGUST 2001
In the Box
Alan and Gill Bridgewater
Space is at a premium for most people and good storage solutions are vital for easy living. This is a wonderfully accessible guide to creating original, useful and attractive furniture and accessories. Included are chapters on tools, tips and techniques, and a range of alternative designs.
80 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 150 colour photographs and artworks 24,000 words ISBN 1 85974 443 5 hardback
Price: £12.99 JULY 2001
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The Bonsai Handbook
David Prescott Consultant editor: Colin Lewis
The exquisite art of bonsai is beautifully demonstrated in this authoritative, practical handbook, which takes the reader from a first foray into the world of miniature trees to a level of considerable expertise. The book covers both indoor and outdoor varieties and is full of practical information about cultivation, propagation and pruning.
160 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 200 colour photographs 100 artworks 45,000 words
ISBN 1 85974 708 6 hardback
Price: £17.99 SEPTEMBER 2001
Gardens of Australia
Sarah Guest Photography by Simon Griffiths
Written by one of Australia’s best-known horticulturalists, this book is a beautiful tribute to the breathtaking gardens of Australia. The fabulous photography takes in gardens from all over the country, giving a feel for the essence of the wide variety of gardens in Australia, many of which are also open to the public. Packed with useful gardening information, all gardeners and aspiring gardeners will find inspiration here.
236 pages 325 x 245 mm / 12¼ x 9½ in Approximately 250 colour and 5 black & white photographs 50,000 words ISBN 1 86436 578 1 hardback
Price: £29.99 JANUARY 2002
Venzano - A Scented Garden in Tuscany
Stephanie Donaldson
Aimed at aromatic plant enthusiasts, whether armchair or active gardeners, this is the fascinating story of how two Australian gardeners created a now acclaimed plant nursery in the heart of Tuscany. With ravishing photography and evocative text, the author transports us to Venzano to experience the heady scents of the lavender, rosemary, thyme, patchouli, dianthus, damask roses and many other delights of this wonderful garden.
144 pages 280 x 225 mm / 11 x 9 in Approximately 120 specially commissioned colour photographs Approximately 37,000 words ISBN 1 85974 590 3 hardback
PRICE: £17.99 OCTOBER 2001
Woodwork for the Garden
Alan and Gill Bridgewater
Sixteen functional yet attractive woodwork projects for the garden, including trellis and planters, a garden shed and decking. With expert advice on staining and varnishing wood for the outdoors to ensure that it lasts, this book is an essential practical guide to making outdoor projects in wood.
ISBN 1 85974 619 5 hardback
Price: £14.99 FEBRUARY 2002
City Kitchen Gardener
Barbara Segall
Special photography by Clive Nichols
Urban gardeners need not be restricted to growing flowers, and whether you have a small back or front garden, a rooftop or patio, even just a window box or hanging basket where you could grow herbs, this authoritative guide to growing your own fruit and vegetables in minimal space is packed with information on soil, climate, propagation, pesticide-free gardening and specific plant varieties.
96 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 140 colour photographs and 8 garden plans 15,000 words ISBN 1 85974 629 2
Price £14.99 JUNE 2002
Allotment Gardener
Caroline Foley Special photography by Clive Nichols
Use your plot to produce organically-grown fresh fruit, vegetables and flowers for you and your family. Full of information and tips on all aspects of allotment gardening, including laying out the plot, sowing from seed, controlling pests and diseases without the use of chemicals and choosing what to plant.
96 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in Approximately 120 colour photographs and 20 artworks 20,000 words
ISBN 1 85974 890 2 hardback
Price: £14.99 APRIL 2002
Outdoor Paint Techniques and Faux Finishes
Louise Hennigs and Marina Niven
Painting the outside of your home is now as important as interior design. This book provides a wide range of original ideas, all stunningly photographed, plus a range of special projects, from large to small, all with step-by-step instructions to put the paint effects into easy-to-follow practice. Creators of the best-selling Decorative Paint Finishes, the authors have now turned their considerable talents and experience to this vogue subject.
128 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 200 colour photographs 25,000 words ISBN 1 85974 922 4 hardback
Price: £14.99 SEPTEMBER 2002
Paths, Steps & Patios
Penny Swift and Janek Szymanowski
64 pages 280 x 215 mm / 11 x 8½ in 160 colour photographs 16 colour artworks 30,000 words Rights Sold: Cz, Rus, Slk US Distributor: Sterling Publishing ISBN 1 8597 747 7 paperback
Price: £7.99 FEBRUARY 2003