Selina begins by describing her sources of garden inspirationfamous gardens, specialist nurseries and garden centers, plant catalogs, and old botanical prints. Armed with ideas, she moves on to Chapter Two,Decorating your Garden,which is packed with suggestions for container gardening, using recycled elements, styling truly tiny spaces (including balconies and window boxes), sourcing and displaying vintage gardenalia, and introducing garden features such as bird baths and dovecotes. In the next chapter, Bringing the Outside In, she harvests blooms and foliage from the garden to provide seasonal adornment for her home.

Selina Lake is a successful freelance stylist, author and columnist. She has a monthly column inModern Gardensmagazine, and regularly styles lifestyle photoshoots for commercial and editorial clients. Her work can be seen in publications includingCountry Living, Homes & AntiquesandCountry Homes & Interiors.

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