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The Secret Garden Calendar 2009 (Wall Calendars)(more) »rank: 83199by: Smith & Hawken
Our review: :A little slice of paradise tucked away from the outside world—over a mossy stone wall, at the end of an overgrown path, through a latched gate—the secret garden is a sanctuary of sensory pleasures: birdsong and gently trickling water, the scent of blooming flowers, the sun-dappled beauty of layers of greenery. From Smith & Hawken comes a year of serene havens for the mind and spirit. An English country retreat overrun with roses. Through a beautiful stone archway, a sunny kitchen garden. And an irresistible invitation to sit ... Detail |
OFA 2009 Gardening Calendar (Old Farmer's Almanac (Calendars))(more) »rank: 51718by: Old Farmer's Almanac
Our review: :Each monthly spread in this perennial bestseller offers gardening lore, timely advice, and beautiful full-color illustration.Book annotation not available for this title.Title: The Old Farmer's Almanac Gardening 2009 CalendarAuthor: Old Farmer's AlmanacPublisher: Houghton MifflinPublication Date: 2008/08/20Number of Pages: Binding Type: PAPERBACKLibrary of Congress: Detail |
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Thomas Kinkade Gardens of Grace: 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 193289by: Thomas Kinkade
Our review: :Thomas Kinkade is the most collected artist in the world. Known as the Painter of Light, he creates glorious paintings from simple inspirations: family, tradition, community, and the beauty and goodness of God's creation. A devout Christian, Thom uses his gift as a vehicle to communicate and spread inherent life-affirming values. These heartwarming motivations are evident in this 2009 Thomas Kinkade calendar.* 2009 marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Thom's first published limited edition artwork.An inspirational quote accompanies each monthly image by Thomas Kinkade, in which he artfully depicts ... Detail |
A Cat In the Garden 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 222824from: Pomegranate
Our review: :Every gardener knows that while he or she may tend the garden, it is the cat who actually rules it. Photographer Del Greger here presents twelve plein-air pussycats enlivening as many beautiful gardens. Feline purr-otocol dictates that each image be accompanied by a memorable quote honoring, appreciating, complimenting, paying homage to, and/or outright exalting the species.Size: 13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in. Detail |
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Art From the Garden: Vintage Burpee Seed Catalogs 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 826792from: Universe Publishing
Our review: :A beautiful collection of early garden Americana, Burpee 2009 blooms with hand-drawn and hand-colored tomatoes, vines, and sweet peas--hallmarks of the company's iconic vintage seed packet and catalog art. These lush illustrations offer a sweetly visual history of early American agriculture in a soothing pastoral palette, taking you back to a simpler time.* Original Burpee catalogs and seed covers are among the most coveted items at gardening collectors' auctions--fetching several thousand dollars apiece.* Since its founding in 1876, Burpee has become synonymous with old-fashioned American values. Detail |
Monet's Passion: The Garden at Giverny 2009 Engagement Calendar(more) »rank: 658608by: Pomegranate
Our review: :A description accompanies each of Murray's fifty-three photographs of the Giverny gardens in this sumptuous calendar, as does a quotation from Monet or one of his contemporaries. Also included are full-page 2009 and 2010 yearly grids, a list of international holidays, and a page for notes.Photographs by Elizabeth Murray. Size: 6 5/8 x 8 in.; 112 pages; hardcover Wire-O bound. Detail |
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Gardens of the Spirit 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 521195from: Amber Lotus Publishing
Our review: :Strongly influenced by Shinto and Buddhism, the Japanese style of landscaping is particularly conducive to restoring an inner calm. Requiring an artful blend of imagination, skill and patience, the Japanese garden is an extension of the self. By adapting the harmonies of natural design to our own landscape, we heighten our understanding of the world around us and within us. The Gardens of the Spirit 2009 wall calendar features twelve exquisite images from garden photographer Allan Mandell. Paired with Maggie Oster's contemplative text, this collection of images brings ... Detail |
Quilting by Better homes and Gardens 2009 Calendar(more) »rank: 255336by: Better Homes and Gardens
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Gardens of the Impressionists 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 452863by: Pomegranate
Our review: :Animated, unruly, and bursting with brilliant hues, gardens and pastoral scenes were perfectly suited to the Impressionists playful, joyous approach to painting. Twelve extraordinary Impressionist paintings by Gustave Caillebotte, Mary Cassatt, Daniel Garber, Childe Hassam, George Inness, Henri Le Sidaner, Claude Monet, Maurice Prendergast, Auguste Renoir, Theodore Robinson, Helen M. Turner, and John Henry Twachtman are reproduced in this colorful wall calendar. Published with the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Brooklyn Museum.Size: 13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in. Detail |
Arts & Crafts Block Prints 2009 Wall Calendar(more) »rank: 128622by: William S. Rice, Pomegranate
Our review: :William Seltzer Rice (1873 1963) was born in Pennsylvania but moved to Northern California in 1900, when the region s Arts and Crafts movement was flowering. A talented and prolific watercolorist, Rice also became devoted to block printing and made numerous prints of Northern California landscapes, from the Sierra Nevada to the Pacific. This calendar reproduces twelve of his evocative prints, among them San Francisco Bay, The Blue Pacific, Fallen Leaf Lake, and Redwood Monarchs.Size: 13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in. Detail |