The Painted Garden : Designs for Folk Art and Tole Painting (2nd ed)

A collection of designs for painting objects in and around the garden, ranging from ceramic pots and bird feeders to gardening tools and wheelbarrows.

The designs include rustic landscapes, floral garden scenes, wreaths, swags, posies and arabesques.

There are chimes to paint, a watering can, a chair and matching tablecloth, a striking umbrella stand from an old milk can, gardening gloves and other implements, a wooden bird house, a gardening apron and a wellie holder.

Patterns are provided for each of the designs and there are step-by-step instructions and photographs for each project.