Great gardens for kids
Matthews, Clare200501UU
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Simple projects to transform even the smallest of gardens into a haven for children. Projects include a foldaway playhouse, mini- trampoline, zany garden furniture, a superb spider's web cargo net, sailboat sandpit, garden games plus creative ways to introduce children to gardening. Simple instructions and materials lists. Introduction 6; Active Play 10; sailing boat sandpit; rope spider's web; pebble mosaic hopscotch; climbing wall; daffodil maze; A Place of Their Own 26; foldaway playhouse; flowery hideaway; suspended tent; vine teepee; Furniture 36; 'my place' mosaic table; grass stools; growing bench; Water 44; water serpent; seaside wall.
Main title:
Great gardens for kids / Clare Matthews; Photographs by Clive Nichols.
Author:
Edition:
New ed.
Imprint:
London : Hamlyn : [distributor] Littlehampton Book Services (LBS) : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Alliance Distribution Services Pty Ltd : [distributor] Booksite Afrika : [distributor] Sterling Publishing, 2005.
Collation:
160 p. : 300 col., photos. ; 24x23x1 cm.
Notes:
Paperback.Originally published: 2002.Includes index.
Audience:
tcnrs; tcpy; pt
Contents:
Introduction 6-- Active Play 10-- sailing boat sandpit-- rope spider's web-- pebble mosaic hopscotch-- climbing wall-- daffodil maze-- A Place of Their Own 26-- foldaway playhouse-- flowery hideaway-- suspended tent-- vine teepee-- Furniture 36-- 'my place' mosaic table-- grass stools-- growing bench-- Water 44-- water serpent-- seaside wall fountain-- rill-- bubbling spring-- Growing Things 56-- carnivorous bog-- favourite herbs-- seed sowing-- strawberry tower-- pots of potatoes-- indoor hyacinths-- Wildlife and Pets 72-- pet palace-- wildlife container border-- rustic bird feeder-- catmint cat basket-- Celebrations 84-- easter egg hunt-- midsummer party-- halloween-- christmas-- party gifts-- Finishing Touches 112-- customizing pots-- mobiles and chimes-- buying finishing touches-- Real Children's Gardens 120-- the crocodile garden-- the toddler's play deck-- the jungle outpost-- the child-sized potager-- the relaxing retreat-- Safety 152-- shade canopy-- play surfaces-- water-- plants-- other hazards-- Index 158-- Acknowledgments 160.
Biography/History:
Clare Matthews is one of the most innovative and creative garden designers around. Her own garden has been filmed by the BBC and has featured in many leading publications such as Gardener's World magazine. Clive Nichols is one of the world's foremost garden photographers. He has been voted Garden Photographer of the Year a record four times and has illustrated many books, including one voted Specialist Garden Book of the Year.
ISBN:
9780600612049 (pbk)060061204X (pbk)
Dewey class:
712.6083635
Local class:
712.6083
Language:
English
Subject:
Index terms:
LeisureCommunity Studieschildrensafetywildlifepetslandscapesgardens
BRN:
82849