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Her books, such as succulent container gardens timber press 2010 and designing with succulents timber press 2007, have changed the way gardeners and designers. Review of succulents simplified by debra lee baldwin this post is so long over due. Debra lee baldwin on succulents landscaping network. Sep 01, 2017 buy designing with succulents 2nd second edition, revised ed. Aug 29, 2016 sensational succulents adult coloring book is a collaboration between garden photojournalist debra lee baldwin and illustrator laura serra. Success with succulents discover succulents with debra lee baldwin, bestselling author of designing with succulents, succulent container gardens and succulents simplified heat and sun advisory. Review of succulents simplified by debra lee baldwin. Throughout her 18year career, she has authored an inspirational biography, and has written hundreds of feature articles and columns about architecture, homes, gardens, landscaping and interior design, and people who have made significant contributions to our culture. Debra lee baldwin is a notable expert on succulents and succulent gardening.
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Jackie houchin, valley news packed with tips and loaded with photos that will inspire you to add succulents to your garden, whether its one container or an entire front yard. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Jan 20, 2010 an excerpt from succulent container gardens by debra lee baldwin. Why you need debra lee baldwins designing with succulents. In part one pairing plants with pots, the book shows how the shape and color when i received succulent container gardens by debra lee baldwin i liked succulents, but now that i have read it, i absolutely love them. Debra lee baldwins books on succulent design, care, varieties. Succulent design expert debra lee baldwin has with this latest book created a comprehensive guide, for gardeners of all levels, to growing. Review of succulents simplified by debra lee baldwin succulents. As you may know i was fortunate enough to attend waterwise botanicals succulent celebration in june where debra lee baldwin spoke and celebrated the release of her new book, succulents simplified. She helped launched the gardening worlds interest in succulents with her first book, designing with succulents, and with her two other books succulent container gardens and succulents simplified. To anyone who lives and breathes succulent gardens, debra lee baldwin is a household name.
Baldwins book takes readers on a delightful walk through a wonderful land of colorful, elegant, and droughtresistant plants that few of us can identify by name. As a garden photojournalist and scout for major magazines, she developed an appealing and sophisticated design aesthetic. No one knows them better than the queen of succulents, debra lee baldwin. A really good resource for selecting and combining succulents to create either a large or small thematic motif, but theres and overwhelming color palette of warm rose, puce, and teal.
Succulent book author, expert, queen of succulents debra lee baldwin s blog, photos, care tips, succulent garden design, containers, videos, news, more. Succulent container gardens can transform bland outdoor spaces into inviting living areas. Debra lee baldwin, the queen of succulents, profiles the 100 top plant picks and includes basic information on how to grow and care for succulents no matter where you live. Debra helped launched the gardening worlds interest in succulents with her first book, designing with succulents, and with her two other books succulent container gardens and succulents simplified. In her book, succulents simplified, debra keeps it easy enough for someone taking their first stab at succulent gardening but interesting for any landscape professional. Gorgeous photos, excellent descriptions and instructions.
Sensational succulents, a new coloring book from the queen of succulents debra lee baldwin and illustrated by laura serra, has 75 images from debra s books that have been transformed into line drawings, ready for you to color. Designing with succulents, debra lee baldwin shop online. The first half of the book is focused on sharing as many examples as possible of how succulents can be used in gardens. Awardwinning garden photojournalist and bestselling author debra lee baldwin shares knowhow about plants that drink responsibly in print, photos, videos and her celebrating the joy of. Debra helped launched the gardening worlds interest in succulents with her first book, designing with succulents, and with her two other books succulent container gardens and. Her first foray into this arena is a video titled how to plant a succulent container garden, produced by timber press, that can be viewed above. If theres an item youre looking for or would like to recommend, or a link thats out of date, please let me know. The paper is thick, and unlike many coloring books which have so many lines that its hard to do anything freehand. A masterly book about the creative use of succulents in modern landscapes. Designing with succulents shares design and cultivation basics, hundreds of succulent plant recommendations, and 50 companion plant profiles.
Dubbed the queen of succulents, her first book, designing with succulents, helped launch the succulent craze in 2007. Aug 23, 2017 debra lee baldwin is a renowned garden journalist who has designed this book to assist those who wish to garden with succulents. Debra lee baldwins mission is to increase awareness and appreciation of plants that drink responsibly through her books, articles, photos, videos, social media and more. The page that showcases debras passion and creativity regarding succulent plants. Discover succulents with debra lee baldwin, bestselling author of designing with succulents, succulent container gardens and succulents simplified. Debra lee baldwin author of three bestselling books about succulents and how to use them in gardens, landscapes and containers.
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