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A garden gallery; the plants, art, and hardscape of Little and Lewis.


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2004-059835

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A garden gallery; the plants, art, and hardscape hard·scape  
n.
The part of a building's grounds consisting of structures, such as patios, retaining walls, and walkways, made with hard materials.



[hard + (land)scape.]
 of Little and Lewis.

Little, George and David Lewis The name David Lewis may refer to several people: Academics
  • David Lewis (lawyer) (c.1520-1584), civil lawyer and first Principal of Jesus College, Oxford
  • David Lewis (psychologist), an English author and psychologist
.

Timber Press, [c]2005

175 p.

$29.95

George Little George Little may refer to:
  • George Little (North Carolina) (born 1942), Republican politician from North Carolina
  • George Little (naval officer) (1754–1809), American naval officer during the Revolutionary War
 and David Lewis have gardened for many years on Bainbridge Island in Washington State, using sensibilities developed through art and sculpture to create a highly individual, nuanced garden world. Full-page color photos (by garden photographer Barbara Denk) depict de·pict  
tr.v. de·pict·ed, de·pict·ing, de·picts
1. To represent in a picture or sculpture.

2. To represent in words; describe. See Synonyms at represent.
 some of the garden's unique features and gorgeous attention to color and form. The text by the two gardeners describes their ideas and the processes of creation, including how two differing temperaments can happily join forces. Some of the advice is practical (e.g. how to make a slow-drip natural fountain); some is simply inspiration and encouragement to use imagination and take risks. The book is slightly oversize o·ver·size  
n.
1. A size that is larger than usual.

2. An oversize article or object.

adj. o·ver·size also o·ver·sized
Larger in size than usual or necessary.

Adj. 1.
: 9.5X10.5".
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Title Annotation:GARDENING, FORESTRY, ANIMAL CULTURE
Publication:Reference & Research Book News
Article Type:Book Review
Date:Aug 1, 2005
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