Flippable, flexible, and comprehensive, this garden's version of The Color Book (over 100,000 copies sold!) is a must-have for gardeners with an eye for the big picture. Presented in the same interactive format as its popular predecessor, The Garden Color Book includes over 600 photographs of individual plants displayed horizontally in swatches by colorthat let you flip back and forth, mixing and matching until you find the perfect color scheme. By showing what color blossoms a bulb or shrub will have when in bloom, this indispensable gardening reference allows you to imagine how a summer plot might look planted with a sea of flame red penstemon accented by some sky blue salvias or a spring border of lime green euphorbia. With concise plant profiles covering propagation and bloom, as well as season and zone information, and more than 340,000 combinations, gardener's will be sure to find their ideal garden color palettebefore putting trowel to earth.

Also be sure to check out Johanna Basford's newest stunning coloring book, Enchanted Forest ! Tumble down the rabbit hole and find yourself in an inky black-and-white wonderland. This interactive activity book takes you on a ramble through a secret g

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Pick up a permanent marker and lose yourself in these gorgeous coloring pages, complete with a surprising mixed media twist! New from the Posh line comes this unique and magical coloring book. Not only will you build creativity and integrate calm and relaxation into your day, you'll also reveal a surprise at the end as the colors interact with the built-in glitter sections to create works of art beyond your wildest dreams. More than just a normal coloring experience, these highly designed coloring pages have hundreds of scenes, from nature to patterns to animals and are guaranteed to supply you with hours of enjoyment and gorgeous works of art.

Visit the magical and creative world of artist Peggy Jo Ackley in her new coloring book Flora Bella. Flora Bella is a magical place where inspiration and artful creativity unite. Make Peggy's gloriously celebratory art your own with markers, pens, or colored pencils and enjoy a peaceful, mindful activity where you can quiet your thoughts and let your own creativity blossom. Those who are new to the world of adult coloring and experienced coloring enthusiasts alike will enjoy the 88 original pieces found in Flora Bella. This visual feast includes gorgeous planters and vases filled with a bounty of flowers and greenery; garden elements like trellises, pergolas, and statues that are surrounded by flowering vines; and inspirational quotations with hand lettering and calligraphy. Sprinkled throughout are pages with hand-ruled lines for your own notes and musings. Flora Bella's designs are printed on high-quality, extra-thick paper with perforated pages that allow you to easily display or frame your finished work.

“Eye-popping proof that water-wise gardens are bold, beautiful and brilliantly hued.” —San Diego Home and Garden Dry weather defines the southwest, and it's getting dryer. As water becomes more precious, our gardens suffer. If we want to keep gardening, we must revolutionize our plant choices and garden practices. Hot Color, Dry Garden provides a joyful, color-filled way to exuberantly garden in low-water conditions. Garden expert Nan Sterman highlights inspiring examples of brilliant gardens filled with water-smart plants. You'll find information about designing for color using plants, architecture, and accessories, along with a plant directory that features drought-tolerant plants that dazzle.

Shows how to use various shades of the same color throughout a garden in order to create a unified design, and suggests sample plantings.