Mary Engelbreit's Outdoor Companion (Mary Engelbreit's Companion) (Hardcover)

~ (Illustrator) "Warm weather gives the front door new importance as we linger outside-no longer rushing in and out of cold air..." (more)
Key Phrases: Gardener's Workbench Materials, Joseph Slattery, Oak Park

Product Details

• Hardcover: 136 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing; Second Printing edition (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836210859
• ISBN-13: 978-0836210859
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #272,188 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mary Engelbreit does it again!, July 3, 1999

By A Customer

ME has taken her indoor style outdoors. It's an imaginative source for decorating the garden with whimsy. If you are looking for ideas on what to plant and how to keep it alive, this is not the book for you, go directly to Better Homes and Gardens!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspiring guide to achieving the ME look outdoors !, May 14, 1999

By A Customer

This book is as wonderful as I had expected it to be ! I am truly inspired to create in my "outdoor rooms" now and I now realize just how much work I have ahead of me as well ! The projects are extremely do-able and will make terrific mother's and father's day gifts as well as welcome additions to my own sad little garden. After doing several of the projects in ME's Children's Companion, I can share that her ideas are easily adapted to your own tastes and needs and you don't need to feel obligated to exactly duplicate her wonderful ideas... they're a fantastic spring board for your own creations.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A gardener's must-have!, June 11, 1998

By A Customer

Every gardener, especially those intrigued with the whimsical style of Mary Englebreit, will adore this book. Each beautiful photograph makes you want to spend hours in the gardens shown. And the playhouse section is a personal favorite of mine and my 4 year old daughter (she has her dad working on making some additions to her playhouse based on ideas from the book!) There are details of special projects, as well as just some great ideas for garden extras, from simple to elaborate. Even for those with a brown thumb, like me, who garden best in their imagination, this book is a treasure that will be read and re-read for the visual treat that it is!