Wildcrafted Garden Structures - by Jim Long (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Create simple, sustainable, and affordable bentwood projects to beautify your yard.

Nothing combines natural beauty and functionality more gracefully than a rustic bentwood trellis, arbor, gate, or fence for your outdoor space. With clear illustrated step-by-step instructions you'll learn how to collect limbs from a wide variety of native trees as a part of routine pruning and then use those limbs to make beautiful, sturdy bentwood projects. A list of vining plants that grow well on trellises and arbors is also included. In just one day, learn how to make:

• Butterfly Trellis with graceful curves and elegant latticework.
• Stack of Hearts trellis reminiscent of the late Victorian era.
• Gothic Arches trellis for small-leaved vines.
• Golden Gate Bridge fence inspired by the famous San Francisco bridge.
• Setting Sun fence that can be made using little wood.

Review Quotes

"In a world of hard edges and right angles, Jim Long recognizes the deep appeal of nature-formed shapes, the architecture of wild things."--Crescent Dragonwagon, author of James Beard Award-winner Passionate Vegetarian

"The definitive guide to all things trellising, showing how to use branches to create your most beautiful garden yet."--Jere Gettle, owner and CEO of Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

About the Author

Jim Long is a life-long gardener. His gardens at Long Creek Herbs have been featured in Southern Living, Gourmet, Better Homes & Gardens, and nearly a dozen other magazines as well as on HGTV and Discovery Channel. Jim was a featured presenter at Disney's Epcot Garden Fest and was featured on P. Allen Smith's Gardens. Jim has written over two dozen books on herbs and gardening. You can view his gardens on his website at longcreekherbs.com.