Vines & Climbers [Hardcover]

Rh Value Publishing (Author), Cathy Wilkinson Barash (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy (January 21, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517142740
• ISBN-13: 978-0517142745
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,930,692 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Cathy Wilkinson Barash was born on Long Island, New York in 1949 and spent much of her life there. She is a life-long organic gardener. From childhood she has held firm a belief in economy of space and time in the garden mainly by planting edibles among ornamentals, "so many fruits, vegetables, and herbs are beautiful themselves"--instead of relegating them to the back 40. Anne Raver of The New York Times was the first to call her a "gourmet horticulturist," as she practices edible landscaping--specializing in edible flowers--and is a gourmet cook.

A freelance photographer, writer, designer, and professional speaker, Cathy is best known as the author of "Edible Flowers from Garden to Palate," which Martha Stewart described as "very excellent." Published in 1993, "Edible Flowers" was nominated for a Julia Child Cookbook Award and garnered an Award of Excellence from the Garden Writers Association.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars --Morning Glories-Dumpling Squash and Moon Flowers--, February 1, 2003

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Judith Miller (Bluemont, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vines & Climbers (Hardcover)

The cover of this book really grabs you with the lushness of a summer day. A rustic wooden gate is framed by a wrought iron arbor, which sits on top of brick columns. Lush pink climbing roses and lavender colored clematis are cascading over the entire structure. A beautiful garden book is the perfect way to spend a cold winter's day and Vines & Climbers didn't disappoint me.

The book is divided into Five Chapters: (1) Looking Up -- In this part we're given the use and value of climbing plants. (2) The Supporting Player--This refers to the bones of the garden and any fences, walls, tall trees and other structures that are on site. (3) Growing Up -- This chapter discusses the essential elements that are needed by every garden: soil, mulch, compost, fertilizers, light, shade and moisture. Some information is also given on pests and diseases. (4) A to Z of Plants --This is the largest part of the book. It gives descriptions of over 120 different plants that include vegetables, fruits and colorful ornamentals. (5) Vines & Climbers In the Garden--This Chapter outlines different designs and gives planting suggestions for the home garden.

I enjoyed reading Vines & Climbers and liked the idea of using fruit and vegetable vines along with ornamental ones. The photographs are very attractive! My favorite picture is of a weather beaten doghouse that's completely covered with a gorgeous blooming nasturtium vine. The dog's face is even peeking out from his front door.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vines & Climbers, September 18, 2010

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faye71 - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vines & Climbers (Hardcover)

This book is very nice, plenty of details and good price. It's even small enough to carry along with you.