From the author of the Simple Pleasures series, a thoughtful, inspiring gift book for readers and gardeners alike emphasizing how much we learn from our gardens. Pages filled with easy elegant crafts that invoke the joys of the garden, recipes for extracts, toners & cream moisturizers, much more.
Foreword Carolyn Rapp 9Down the Garden Path 14His Soul Walked with Flowers 16Moon River Vines 18In Aunt Ruth's Garden 21Ode to Asparagus 22Heartfelt Greens 24Speak the Language of Flowers 26The Bridal Wreath 28May, Home 31The Tao of Gardening 32The Garden Grows You 34Planting the Seed 36The Wonders of Wildflowers 38The Delights of Fantasy 40Lei Day 43Four O'Clocks 44The Problem of Plenty 46The Boldness of Tulips 51Summer's Healthful Harvest 52The Pleasures of Periwinkle 54Ghost Garden 56Aromatherapy Basics 58Public Gardening 61Spade Work 62Sustaining Delights 64The Shape of Things 66Weeding Vacation 68Crisp Delight 71The Satisfactions of Herbs 72Remembering Lilacs 74Edible Blossoms 76My Cutting Garden 78Morning Glories All Day Long 81Skin Remedies 82When You Water, Water 84Zillions of Zinnias 86In Winter Garb 88Memories 91Fragrant Fires 92Garden in a Jar 94Wake-up Call 96Window-Box Basics 98Personalized Pumpkins 101Fresh Herbs 102Grow Your Own 104The Way to a Woman's Heart Is Through Her Nose 106Attracting the Birds 108Almost Homegrown 111The Ultimate Mud Pie 112Wildflower Power 114Dragon-Lady Dahlias 116Fairy Bouquets 119Acknowledgments 120Resources 122