{"product_id":"the-gravel-garden","title":"The Gravel Garden: Visionary, Drought-Defying, Naturalistic Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn introduction to gravel gardening, featuring 20 gardens across the US and Europe that are leading the way in this ecological, drought-defying, low-maintenance technique.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGravel gardening is a drought-defying, low-maintenance gardening technique in which deep-rooted, drought tolerant perennials are planted in a deep layer of gravel that suppresses weeds and conserves water. In \u003ci\u003eThe Gravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, longtime horticulturist Jeff Epping explores the art of gravel gardening as a naturalistic approach with huge promise for the future of ecological landscaping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside 20 gorgeously photographed gardens in both the US and Europe, including Epping's own home gravel garden in Wisconsin, the book offers insights from leading naturalistic designers such as Roy Diblik and Cassian Schmidt, as well as practical techniques for various scales and applications, from intimate home settings to expansive public and commercial spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGardeners at any scale will be inspired to create their own beautiful garden with the resilience necessary to stand up to our changing climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeff Epping\u003c\/strong\u003e's passion for plants and gardening is reflected in his 35-year career as an award-winning horticulturist and garden designer. During his 28 years as Director of Horticulture at Olbrich Botanical Gardens, he transformed a lawn-laden landscape into a nationally acclaimed public garden, known for its artistic and innovative, plant-driven designs and ecologically sound gardening techniques. Alongside that role, he also ran his own design and consulting business for 25 years and continues to do so today, specializing in eco-conscious designs for projects ranging from small home gardens to expansive business campuses. Jeff generously shared his expertise through hundreds of classes, workshops, tours, and lectures. His insightful writing has been featured in leading gardening publications like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eFine Gardening\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter Homes and Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e, and his work has been recognized by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn award-winning garden writer, \u003cstrong\u003eTeresa \u003c\/strong\u003ebrings a background in magazine writing and gardening experience. She is author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGarden to the Max\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmerican Roots,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand the forthcoming \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow A Chaos Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. During her 16-year writing career, she has written and produced garden content for regional and national publications including \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eCountry Gardens\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand currently serves as contributing garden editor at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Living\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e magazine and content creator for digital garden media. She has won Gold and Silver Media Awards from GardenComm. Outside of work, she gardens at her home near Columbus, Ohio, volunteers at an urban garden teaching youth about growing food and advises America in Bloom communities across the country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gravel gardens represent both an exciting new area of practice for landscape designers and a radically different, fascinating, and rewarding approach for home gardeners. Jeff Epping's work in this world has been an inspiration to many, and this beautiful and practical book is sure to become the definitive guide for anyone looking to make gregarious gardens with grit.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen O'Brien, Owner and Landscape Designer at Wild by Design\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eGravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis the definitive guide to a planting method that turns stress into strategy and scarcity into strength. With clarity and vision, Jeff Epping and Teresa Woodward reveal how drought, gravel, and restraint can yield plantings of startling durability and grace--a model for the resilient landscapes our time demands.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThomas Rainer, author of Planting in a Post-Wild World\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The results of the principles, practices, and love of plants from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereaches far beyond the process of making gravel gardens; Epping highlights the future of planting itself, not driven by what we want plants to do and how we expect them to perform, but by understanding and coming to know who plants\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eare\u003c\/i\u003e. This book is a wonderful expression of the diversity of people sincere about creating smart planting composition, while always considering health and beauty.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy Diblik, garden designer and author of The Know Maintenance Perennial Garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eThis book is a game changer for anyone who is skeptical about the aesthetic value of a gravel garden, with visually stunning, inspirational photographs beautifully combined with a clear and concise message about how to plan and create a gravel garden yourself. Whether you're designing private or public plantings, large gardens, or tiny yards, everyone will benefit from reading this exceptional book, a must-read for both those new to gardening and those with many years' experience.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnie Guilfoyle, award-winning designer and co-creator of Garden Masterclass\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a mode of planting, gravel gardens have always been future-facing and practical. In service to those ideas, Jeff Epping and Teresa Woodard leave no pebble unturned, showcasing a diverse collection of innovative and inspiring landscapes as seen through the lens of consummate photographer Bob Stefko.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emakes a compelling case for an exquisite ecological future.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eKelly D. Norris, author of Your Natural Garden and New Naturalism\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"So exciting to finally see the secret of the gravel garden being told to the masses. In this book, Jeff and Teresa have offered a dynamic breadth of information, with something for everyone looking to grow a gravel garden. This type of gardening gives you another tool in your garden belt for a spot where traditional gardening hasn't worked\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e.\"\u003c\/b\u003e--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustin Eischeid, garden designer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Friends, get yourself a copy of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Gravel Garden\u003c\/i\u003e, and let's get to work.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe American Gardener\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Homeowners, landscape designers, and environmentalists will relish this.\"--\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Both inspiration and practical guide for this new era of ecological gardening. At its core, gravel gardening is a simple yet transformative technique...as Epping demonstrates, this method is not just practical, it is also deeply beautiful.\"-- \u003cb\u003eFlora Journal International\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"In a field often dominated by technical complexity and competing approaches, this book is both timely and refreshingly accessible. Drawing together insights from leading practitioner in dry and naturalistic Planting design, this is a clear, richly illustrated guide to gravel gardening, presenting real gardens and practical techniques in a way that feels both achievable and inspiring.\"-- \u003cb\u003eGardens Illustrated\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A lavishly photographed, richly helpful resource for the gravel-curious\"-- \u003cb\u003eMidwest Living\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Epping reveals how gravel gardening is the future of ecological landscaping, from smaller sized home lots to massive public and commercial spaces, and shows how anyone, even beginners, can partake in this naturalistic approach to lawns and gardens.\"-- \u003cb\u003eDwell Magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Timber Press (OR)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54542595391798,"sku":"9781643264820","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/91PlD2Ue5cL._SL1500_fdbd489d-3fc0-4a5c-9677-d9b3ccf789c2.jpg?v=1789083200","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/the-gravel-garden","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}