{"product_id":"the-american-woodland-garden-capturing-the-spirit-of-the-deciduous-forest-9780881925456","title":"The American Woodland Garden: Capturing the Spirit of the Deciduous Forest","description":"\u003cp\u003eNorth Americas eastern half  roughly from the Midwest to the Atlantic  was once a great deciduous forest. Although centuries of human intervention have cleared much of the land  the timeless forest remains in the spirit of the place. Today  even the shortest period of human neglect allows for the resurgence of the process of forest creation. The greatest gardens  and happiest gardeners  in this area will be those that take into account the nature of the land.  In his unique  and often thought-provoking new book  award-winning author Darke promotes and stunningly illustrates a garden aesthetic based on the strengths and opportunities of the woodland  including play of light  sound  and scent; seasonal drama; and the architectural interest of woody plants.  While written from a compelling and fresh perspective  The American Woodland Garden never strays from the realistic concerns of the everyday gardener. Information on planting  soils  and maintenance provides a firm foundation for horticultural accomplishment. An alphabetical list of woodland plants offers useful advice for every garden  emphasizing native trees  shrubs  vines  ferns  grasses  sedges  and flowering perennials that fit the forest aesthetic. More than 700 of the authors stunning photographs show both the natural palette of plants in the wild and the effects that can be achieved with them in garden settings. Many of the most striking photos in the book were taken at classic gardens that are paragons of an ecological style.  The American Woodland Garden is a clarion call to a new awareness of our relationship to the natural world. This book will take its rightful place among the classic works that have influenced our concept of the American landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45656369004597,"sku":"ByrdShop_0881925454","price":61.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780881925456.jpg?v=1781970507","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-american-woodland-garden-capturing-the-spirit-of-the-deciduous-forest-9780881925456","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}